EMC Engineering Technician

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. is seeking an EMC Engineering Technician in Newport, RI to support the Principal Engineer overseeing the EMC program. The role involves assisting with troubleshooting, EMI testing on U.S.

submarines, and building EMI-hardened test kits, as well as coordinating dockside and shipyard activities. The position requires performing MIL‑STD‑461 EMC testing, contributing to test reports, and creating presentations while working closely with engineers to ensure successful

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Eligible for Secret-level security clearance.
• Ability to work in a team assembling, installing and operating complex mechanical components for testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineer with troubleshooting submarine CASREPS and SUBs casualty messages.
• Assist Engineer with EMI testing and troubleshooting teams on U.S. submarines, dockside and at sea.
• Perform MIL‑STD‑461 EMC testing on submarine equipment.
• Build EMI‑hardened test kits for submarine sonar and communications.
• Assist Engineer with ensuring effective coordination of dockside and shipyard project activities.
• Assist Engineer with development of presentations, test reports, trip reports, and other EMC documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School / GED

Tools

MS Office

EMC testing equipment

Job description

EMC Engineering Technician

Location: Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary). Job Type: Full‑Time. Education: High School / GED. Clearance Level Required: Secret.

McLaughlin Research Corp. has an opening for an EMC Engineering Technician. This role will primarily support the Principal Engineer overseeing the EMC program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineer with troubleshooting submarine CASREPS and SUBs casualty messages.
• Assist Engineer with EMI testing and troubleshooting teams on U.S. submarines, dockside and at sea.
• Perform MIL‑STD‑461 EMC testing on submarine equipment.
• Build EMI‑hardened test kits for submarine sonar and communications.
• Assist Engineer with ensuring effective coordination of dockside and shipyard project activities.
• Assist Engineer with development of presentations, test reports, trip reports, and other EMC documentation.

Job Requirements

• Applicant will be required to work as part of a team tasked to assemble, install and operate complex mechanical components in support of operational, performance and qualification testing.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are a plus.
• The applicant must be eligible for a security clearance up to and including Secret level.