Electronics Associate - Chantilly, VA HIRING EVENT

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

401(k) plan

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks an Electronics Associate for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) program.

You will join a structured 2-year development track combining hands-on training with classroom instruction, building essential skills and safety knowledge for future field technician roles. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass an aptitude test, and demonstrate interest in electronics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a pre-employment aptitude test.
• College level math course required; if not completed, one must be finished 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.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety procedures

Travel readiness

Drug test clearance

Background check

Real ID license

Education

High School diploma or GED

College level math

Job description

Job Overview

To qualify for this position, the candidate must attend a hiring event in person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The event address is 13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, VA 20171. If you do not attend the hiring event, you will not be qualified for this position.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Position

We are seeking an Electronics Associate to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. You will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

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

Program Overview

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.

Clearance & Citizen Type

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; the 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 completed, one must be finished 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected) and 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 per hour.