Electronics Technician 1 - Chantilly, VA HIRING EVENT

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 1 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit.

You will work on designing, installing, and maintaining electronic security solutions across federal and commercial clients, contributing to intruder detection, access control, biometrics, video, and IT systems. You will operate within a team, adhere to safety and quality standards, mentor juniors, and document daily tasks using Infralink and related tools on job sites in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type – U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required.
• HS diploma or GED; Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) is required.
• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and interprets project Safety plans (JHA, AHA, PFW) and adheres to company policies.
• Analyzes and interprets drawings to assess constructability and ensure accuracy.
• Installs and terminates wiring, cabling, and IT equipment per NEC and industry standards.

Skills

Strong oral, written and presentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training (720 hours)

Tools

Vendor certifications in IDS/ACS/CCTV

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Electrical Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

This hiring event requires the candidate to be present at our location in‑person to qualify.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 - 9 AM - 3 PM.
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, VA 20171.
DISCLAIMER: 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 Summary

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

• Utilizes and comprehends project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Analyzes and interprets complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Tracks and inventories tools, conducting consistent tool inspections and performing tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
• Takes responsibility for all cleanup related to their scope of work and performs regular tool inspections to maintain safety and functionality.
• Participates in daily ORM (safety) and project meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
• Participates in PITCO plan creation and build out, executing PITCO plan to include testing to verify high quality.
• Installs system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards.
• Terminates, tests, and configures electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Racks and stacks head‑end equipment, terminates and performs cable terminations and accessories associated with industry standards.
• Communicates consistently with MC Dean Project Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
• Acts as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
• Responsible for maintaining M.C. Dean quality standards for all installation and testing tasks.
• Mentor and train junior team members in installation techniques, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Utilize Infralink and other tools to document daily work tasks in order to track progress on job sites.
• This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type – Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need U.S. Citizenship for access to classified information. Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is REQUIRED.

Education

• HS diploma or GED; Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) is required.

Required Progressive Experience

• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• Valid driver's license; position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Acceptable driving record is required.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

Preferred 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).
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• Additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills is a plus.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to work with a team.

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.

Benefits Package

• 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

• 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 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), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• 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 $26.00 - USD $39.65 /Yr.