Electronics Technician 2 - Chantilly, VA

M.C. Dean; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Electronics Technician 2 to join their Security and Electronic Systems team. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining electronic security systems, leading service projects, and conducting inspections. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, 4+ years in electronics installation, and an active TS/SCI clearance. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on engineering innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems.
• 3 years of experience focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems.
• Conduct inspections and evaluations.
• Lead teams on service projects.

Skills

Electronics installation

Maintenance activities

Strong oral communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED with Military Electronics Training

Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program

Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Electronics Technician 2 - Chantilly, VA

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 2 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

• Install and maintain electronic security systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conduct inspections, evaluations, and inventory.
• Lead teams on small to moderately complex service projects.
• Conduct and document daily toolbox talks.
• Install all head‑end equipment at local and global levels per design packages.
• Program head‑end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate both systems and hardware at local and global levels.
• Provide on‑site software commissioning and testing.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants must be subject to a government security investigation and 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

• High school diploma or GED with 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.
• Valid driver’s license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.

Required Progressive Experience

• 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• 3 years of the above experience focused on electronic security systems.
• 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 (CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems) 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

• Lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Relocate a 12‑foot step ladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Perform routine tasks such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.
• Possess good vision, may be corrected, and 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.
• Identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognition of the problem is required.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including relationships 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.