AMERICAN SYSTEMS

NAVAIR Engineering Technician

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • High School diploma with 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Desired experience in wire bundle, connector, fiber optic, and troubleshooting cables.
  • Preferred background in DoD airframe, avionics, and testing.
  • Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9000 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in a naval platform integration lab.
  • Repair discrete and integrated electronic components with a focus on both preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Operate standard testing equipment like signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Support mission systems and maintain lab configuration management.
  • Utilize and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams for various projects.
  • Adhere to security requirements, including physical security and COMSEC protocols.
  • Assist with remote support activities requiring limited travel (up to 10%).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid leave for work-life balance.
  • Retirement plans to support future financial security.
  • Insurance programs to provide security and peace of mind.
  • Education and training assistance to further professional development.
Full Job Description
Overview

As our next Engineering Tech supportingNAVAIR,you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.

Responsibilities
  • Work experience in fabricating, using, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment in a naval platform integration laboratory environment
  • Significant electronics experience with troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of discrete and integrated components
  • Ability to use standard equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Ability to operate mission systems and support equipment
  • Maintain configuration management of lab assets
  • General knowledge of test and evaluation techniques
  • Able to perform maintenance (both preventative and corrective) of lab systems
  • Ability to understand and quickly utilize aircraft wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of proper aircraft wiring rules and techniques as taught in Navy A/B/C-schools, or equivalent, and / or IPC certification
  • Ability to quickly find and follow procedures for operation of all mission and support equipment; especially NATOPs manuals
  • Available to travel (no more than 10%) to participate in remote support activities at geographically distant lab facilities or provide Fleet support where assets may be located
  • Assist with lab security requirements (physical security and COMSEC)
  • Able to lift and move heavy equipment and work in confined spaces
  • Able to use basic office productivity software
Qualifications
  • Must have active Secret clearancewith ability to obtain a Top Secret. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • High School diplomaand5+ years of related work experience.
  • Wire bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic/Troubleshooting cable experience highly desired.
  • DoD airframe/avionics and testing experience preferred.
  • Familiar with AS9100/ISO9000 standards.
Wage Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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Size
1,500 employees
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Founded
1975

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