Electronics Associate - Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Open communication

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Associate to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. The role is part of a structured 2-year development program combining hands-on training with classroom instruction, building essential technical skills, safety knowledge, and real-world field experience.

Starting pay is $20/hr with potential incentives for active polygraph clearances. Candidates must be eligible for a Top Secret clearance and be willing to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment aptitude test.
• College level math required or to be completed within 30 days of employment.
• Interest in electronics, technology systems, or skilled trades.
• Willing to relocate/commute a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Learn safety procedures on active job sites and apply them daily.
• Assist with installation of 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 and complete technical modules.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Willing to travel

Electrical/electronics interest

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

About 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 9,000 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.

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.

We are seeking a Electronics Associate to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic 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

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 Top Secret security clearance is required.

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

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 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.

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.