Electronics Associate

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Associate to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) group in Washington, DC.

The role starts with a 2-year development program combining hands-on training with classroom instruction to build essential technical and safety skills. You will gain real-world field experience alongside industry professionals and progress toward a Field Technician role with long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; pre-employment aptitude test.
• College level math course required or to be completed within 30 days of employment.
• Interest in electronics, technology systems, or skilled trades.
• Willing to travel up to 25% and work on construction sites with safety regulations.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check; valid Real ID driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety procedures on active job sites.
• Track, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment daily.
• Assist with installation raceways, cabling, racks, panels, and hardware to NEC standards.
• Train in terminating, testing, and configuring electronic devices, network, and IT equipment.
• Support racking, stacking, and cable terminations for head‑end systems.
• Participate in daily safety and project meetings.
• Attend classroom training and complete technical modules to build trade skills.
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Take on increasing responsibility and independence throughout the 2-year program.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At M.C. Dean, we're looking for driven individuals who strive for excellence and are inspired to make an impact. Together, we power, automate, integrate, and secure the world's most critical infrastructure and facilities. You'll be part of a team of more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, and deliver advanced management platforms that ensure long-term system sustainability.

We’re hiring an Electronics Associate to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES), where we design, integrate, and maintain electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems.

Responsibilities

Join M.C. Dean as an Electronics Associate and launch your career through a structured 2‑year development program that combines hands‑on training with classroom instruction. As part of this program, you will build essential technical skills and safety knowledge, gain real‑world field experience alongside industry professionals, and prepare to advance into a Field Technician role with long‑term career growth opportunities.

• Learn and apply safety procedures on active job sites
• Track, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment daily
• Assist with installation raceways, cabling, racks, panels, and hardware to NEC standards
• Train in terminating, testing, and configuring electronic devices, network, and IT equipment
• Support racking, stacking, and cable terminations for head‑end systems
• Participate in daily safety and project meetings
• Attend classroom training and complete technical modules to build trade skills
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a positive work environment
• Take on increasing responsibility and independence throughout the 2-year program

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, for access to classified information; ability to obtain a security clearance is desired.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment aptitude test
• College level math course is required, if not, one must be completed within the first 30 days of employment*
• Interest in electronics, technology systems, or skilled trades
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work safely, follow instructions, and thrive in a team environment
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Willingness to work on construction sites and adhere to safety regulations
• Commitment to completing a 2-year structured development program
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check
• Valid Real ID drivers license and reliable transportation

*Participation in employer-sponsored college coursework is required. Associates must successfully complete required coursework to remain in the program; failure to do so may result in separation from employment and repayment of education expenses in accordance with program or reimbursement agreements.

Pay rate

• Starting pay $20/hr
• Additional clearance incentive/hourly rate for candidates with ACTIVE polygraph clearances

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for over 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.