Electronics Technician 3 - St. Louis, MO

M.C. Dean, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 for their Security and Electronic Systems team. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electronic security systems. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in electronics, a top-secret clearance, and effective communication skills, working within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Team collaboration

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required with SCI eligibility.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining electronic security systems.
• Documenting daily toolbox talks and leading installation projects.
• Troubleshooting and isolating system and hardware issues.

Skills

Electronics installation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training

Accredited Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join over 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform how complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained—enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 3 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 including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial clients across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, evaluations, and inventory management.

• Leading teams on small to moderately complex installation projects.
• Conducting and documenting daily toolbox talks.
• Installing all head end equipment at local and global levels per design packages.
• Programming head end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting and isolating system and hardware issues locally and globally.
• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory management.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Active Top Secret Clearance required with SCI eligibility.

Key Requirements:

• HS diploma or GED, Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours), graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program, or graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• Additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience.

Required Progressive Experience:

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and client programs.
• At least 3 years focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Desired Qualifications:

• Vendor certifications in IDS, ACS, CCTV systems (e.g., CCURE, Lenel, Bosch, etc.) and experience in installing these systems.

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder unaided.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing scaffolds, lifts, and ladders.
• Physical ability to perform routine tasks like walking, climbing, lifting, and reaching.
• Good vision (corrected if necessary), color vision, hearing, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to recognize potential issues and apply general rules to specific problems.