Electronics Technician 4 - Austin TX

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to join the Security and Electronic Systems group. You will install, maintain and test electronic security systems including IDS, access control and CCTV for diverse clients.

Strong leadership, documentation and cross-functional collaboration are essential. Requirements include 8+ years in electronics installations, HS diploma or equivalent and 50% travel. Veterans or those with military electronics training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED and electronics training or apprenticeship.
• Minimum 8+ years in electronics installation/maintenance on multiple systems.
• 3+ years focused on electronic security systems (IDS, ACS, CCTV).
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills; able to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems; perform preventive maintenance.
• Lead on-site teams on large installation projects with limited supervision.
• Maintain equipment locally and globally per design packages.
• Program and install head-end equipment for IDS/ACS/CCTV.
• Troubleshoot systems and hardware; conduct software commissioning and testing.
• Create, manage project schedules and track RFIs; document daily reports.
• Mentor technicians; communicate issues to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

English communication

Technical documentation

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training

Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship

3+ years relevant electronics install/maint

Tools

CCURE

Lenel

Identiv/Hirsch Velocity

Bosch CCTV/BVMS

Job description

About M.C. Dean

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 4 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

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

• Leading teams on Large complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs and Safety Audits.
• Installing and Maintain equipment at both the local and global level per design packages.
• Programming and Installation of 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.
• Lead the on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Lead inspections, evaluations, and inventory Performing Take off project drawings Create,
• Document and Track RFIs.
• Design assist and feedback
• Documenting daily reports and project progress.
• Communicating project and team member issues/concerns to management
• Create and manage Project schedule Integration of IDS, ACS and CCTV systems
• Forecast and Manage Project Labor Hours Communicate effectively with Supervisors and Subordinates
• Guide and Mentor Technicians

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

• 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

Education

• 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

Required Progressive Experience

• 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
• 3 years of the above experience must be focused in 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.
• Must be able to travel 50%.

Desired Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems CCURE, Lenel, 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.
• 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.