Electronics Technician 1 - Chantilly, VA with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 1 in Tysons, VA to install, test, and maintain electronic security systems for federal, local, and commercial clients.

You will handle intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV with head-end equipment, performing preventive maintenance and on-site testing. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance eligibility, a STEM-oriented background, and physical ability to lift and work at heights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; electronics training preferred.
• Completion of electronics technician program or apprenticeship strongly desired.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic security systems and head-end equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining electronic security systems such as intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV.
• Performing preventive maintenance and inspections on systems and components.
• Leading small teams on installation projects and conducting daily toolbox talks.
• Programming head-end equipment for security systems and documenting activities.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software at local and global levels.

Skills

Electronics installation

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Electronics Technician program diploma

Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

IDS systems

ACS systems

CCTV systems

Job description

Overview 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. We are seeking an Electronics Technician 1 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

• 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 both systems and/or hardware at both a local and global level.
• Providing on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory 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) or
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program * An 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 to our policy

Required Progressive Experience

• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs

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

• 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 $26.00 - USD $39.65 /Hr.