Electronics Technician 4- West Memphis, AR

M.C. Dean; Proctor (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Open communication with management

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems unit. This role involves leading complex installations, maintaining electronic security services, and supervising teams. Candidates must have over 8 years of electronics experience, particularly in security systems. The position requires excellent communication and time management skills, and it offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• 8+ years of electronics installation and maintenance, focusing on electronic security systems.
• Demonstrated background with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Install and maintain equipment per design packages.
• Troubleshoot and isolate systems and hardware.

Skills

Electronics installation and maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Time management

MS Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training or accredited Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Various electronic security systems

Windows operating 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. 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 the 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 customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams on large complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs and safety audits.
• Installing and maintaining 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.
• Leading on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Leading inspections, evaluations, and inventory; performing take-offs from project drawings; creating and documenting daily reports.
• Documenting and tracking RFIs; design assist and feedback.
• Documenting daily project reports and progress; communicating project and team member issues/concerns to management.
• Creating and managing project schedules; integration of IDS, ACS and CCTV systems.
• Forecasting and managing project labor hours; communicating effectively with supervisors and subordinates.
• Guiding and mentoring technicians.

Qualifications

Ability to travel up to 50%

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 with our policy.

Education:

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 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 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.
• Must be able to travel 50%.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems (CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS); 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 loading/unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed.
• 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 ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead regularly.
• Good vision (may be corrected), 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.
• Ability to recognize problems and identify when something is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce reasonable answers.
• Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions and to understand relationships between events.
• See details at close range and listen to information presented through spoken words.