EMC Engineering Technician - On-Site DoD RDT&E

American Electronic Warfare Associates, Incorporated; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

AMEWAS seeks an Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior to support electromagnetic environmental effects testing for Naval systems. The role emphasizes EMI/EMC testing, use of spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and adherence to MIL-STD-461. On-site work is required with no remote option.

The position requires a high school diploma plus tech training, 1 year in electronics testing, and DoD Secret clearance on onboarding. Expect collaboration with engineers and formal test documentation efforts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent with technical school or military training.
• 1 year electronics test and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience creating and understanding test plans.
• Experience around aircraft and avionics.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance onboarding required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Engineering Technician (EMC) in the EMC team within E3.
• Verifies EMI/EMC compliance of products and systems.
• Performs EMI/EMC tests on aerospace systems and components.
• Uses spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related gear.
• Conducts pre-test inspections and collaborates with engineers.
• Generates test plans, procedures, and reports per MIL-STD-461.
• Ensures SUT is operational with customers and defines failure criteria.
• Keeps test equipment calibration and documentation up to date.
• Performs setup/calibration measurements and records deviations.

Skills

EMC testing

EMI knowledge

Schematic reading

Test planning

Windows & Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with tech training

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Receivers

Antenna test equipment

Multi-meters

Job description

AMEWAS seeks an Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior to support electromagnetic environmental effects testing for Naval systems. The role emphasizes EMI/EMC testing, use of spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and adherence to MIL-STD-461. On-site work is required with no remote option.

The position requires a high school diploma plus tech training, 1 year in electronics testing, and DoD Secret clearance on onboarding. Expect collaboration with engineers and formal test documentation efforts.