Engineering Technician

Advanced Automation Corporation; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider located in the United Kingdom is seeking professionals to support training operations for Army personnel on surveillance systems and participate in various engineering activities. Successful candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain a Secret clearance and willing to travel frequently. The role includes communication with teams to meet operational requirements and contribute to documentation development. Attractive benefits including a health care plan and retirement contributions are offered.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan - 401k with matching contributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to travel 50% of the time to Army locations.

Responsibilities

• Support training operations of Army personnel on surveillance systems.
• Assist with development and reviews of technical documentation.
• Communicate with leadership and team members to ensure understanding of requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support training operations of Army personnel on surveillance systems. Training includes site survey, theory of operations, emplacement, operating, troubleshooting and movement of equipment.
• Support engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, integration and assembly of Army surveillance systems and subsystems which may include computer systems, radio sets, power distribution systems, etc.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble‑shooting functions.
• Assist with development and reviews of technical documentation (e.g., operator manuals, maintenance manuals, plans, procedures, et. al.) for Army systems.
• Collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data.
• Communicate with leadership, other members of the team, and the customer to ensure a common understanding of requirements, status, action items, issues, etc.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to travel 50% of the time to Army locations CONUS and OCONUS.
• Mechanically inclined: experienced and comfortable with disassembling and assembling subassemblies. Familiarity with subsystems typically found in communications platforms such as computers, radios, electrical distribution, electronics, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Able to work effectively within a team of technicians, engineers, and technical writers.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 401k with matching contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (Basic)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

EEO Statement

Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.