Electronics Technician 4 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join their Security and Electronic Systems team. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services for diverse clients. Successful candidates will have significant experience in electronics installation and maintenance, as well as strong communication and technical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Military reserve pay

Maternity leave

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of electronics installation/maintenance experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; willingness to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems, perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Lead teams on large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot and isolate system and hardware issues locally and globally.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electronics technician or electrical apprenticeship program

Military electronics training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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 offers fulfilling opportunities for employees committed to 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 maintained—enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be involved in designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio-visual systems, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial clients across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems, perform preventive maintenance, inspections, evaluations, and inventory management.
• Lead teams on large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Document daily toolbox talks, ORM, and safety audits.
• Install and maintain equipment locally and globally according to design packages.
• Program and install head-end equipment for access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate system and hardware issues locally and globally.
• Lead on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Perform inspections, evaluations, and inventory, create take-off project drawings, document and track RFIs, and provide design feedback.
• Create and manage project schedules, integrate IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems, forecast and manage labor hours, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Guide and mentor technicians.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED, military electronics training, graduation from an electronics technician or electrical apprenticeship program, plus at least three years of electronics installation and maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of electronics installation/maintenance experience, with at least 3 years focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; willingness to travel 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in IDS, ACS, CCTV systems, and experience with systems like DMP, Axis, Genetec, Cisco, Windows, etc.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment driven by innovation and core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• Leadership opportunities supported by a company with 75 years of industry experience.
• Professional development, technical training, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Open communication with leadership and management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), military reserve pay, and maternity leave.

Abilities

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 60 feet, and perform physical tasks including climbing, crawling, and lifting.
• Good vision, color perception, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to recognize potential problems and apply general rules to solve specific issues.