Electronics Technician 1 - Chantilly, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking an Electronics Technician 1 for their Security and Electronic Systems unit. This role involves installing and maintaining security systems, performing inspections, and leading small installation projects. Applicants must have a high school diploma, military electronics training, and AT LEAST 2 years of relevant experience. Active TS/SCI clearance is required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics installation and maintenance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Lead teams on installation projects.

Skills

Electronics installation and maintenance

Team leadership

Time management

Oral and written communication skills

Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education

HS diploma or GED + Military Electronics Training

Graduation from Electronics Technician program

Graduation from Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

IDS

ACS

CCTV systems

Job description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the 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

• Responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory.
• Leading teams on small moderately complex installation projects.
• Conducting and documenting daily toolbox talks.
• Installing all head‑end equipment at both the local and global level per design packages.
• Programming head‑end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting and isolating systems and/or hardware at both a local and global level.
• Providing on‑site software commissioning and testing.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.
• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance REQUIRED – must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph.

Education / Experience

• HS diploma or GED + Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours).
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program.
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• Additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
• Requires a valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with our policy.

Required Progressive Experience

• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills is a plus.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems – Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.

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.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can 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 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.