Summary: Serve as the lead on complex field engineering projects, overseeing advanced assignments that involve the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of sophisticated electronic and mechanical systems. Execute a broad range of engineering tasks requiring the application of specialized technologies to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment and systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Independently performs a range of field engineering tasks involving electronics systems and technology applications.
- Responsible for technology applications for complex projects
- Applies knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects
- Coordinates and works closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define systems specifications and requirements
- Verifies and complies with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
- Prepares, delivers, and submits technical papers and performs engineering studies
- Supports development of technical proposals and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
- Develops, maintains, and produces technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
- Directs interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities; designs reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
- Conducts site visits and experimental investigations and analyzes engineering problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provides recommendations.
Other Related Duties: Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:- Associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training at a minimum of 10 years' experience in the specialty field.
- Incumbent must possess a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to perform as a senior technical contributor on complex projects or programs.
- The position requires knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
- The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. the incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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