AAT Engineering Technician

Culmen International LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AAT Engineering Technician to support a vital program at Fort Detrick. In this role, you will ensure the operability and compliance of animal telemetry and aerosol delivery systems while performing preventive maintenance and supporting experiment execution. You will collaborate with research and veterinary staff, calibrate systems, and maintain essential documentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical missions while enjoying exceptional benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, a 401k plan with matching, and opportunities for ongoing training and education. Join a team dedicated to enhancing safety and security in challenging environments.

Benefits

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Life insurance and disability

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with 4+ years in engineering support for biomedical systems.
• Experience in mechanical and electronic troubleshooting, telemetry, and lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and troubleshoot telemetry and aerosol delivery systems.
• Maintain logs and documentation of engineering controls.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electronic troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Telemetry systems

Sensors

Lab automation

Job description

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for an AAT Engineering Technician to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

The AAT Engineering Technician ensures operability and compliance of animal telemetry and aerosol delivery systems, performing preventive maintenance and supporting experiment execution.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Calibrate and troubleshoot telemetry and aerosol delivery systems.
• Support technical setup and sterilization of exposure chambers.
• Maintain logs and documentation of engineering controls.
• Work collaboratively with research and veterinary staff.
• Ensure BSL-3/4 engineering support protocols are followed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, electronics, or related field or Associate degree with relevant experience accepted with 4+ years in engineering support for biomedical systems.
• Mechanical and electronic troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of telemetry, sensors, and lab automation.
• Familiarity with BSL facility support systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners).
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match.
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company.
• AFLAC Available.
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education.
• 12 Paid Holidays.

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com.

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.