EMC Engineering Technician - On-Site Pax River

American Electronic Warfare Associates, Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,612,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Tuition and training assistance

Health/Medical benefits

Job summary

AMEWAS is seeking an Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior to support EMI/EMC testing for DoD programs at Pax River, MD. The role requires on-site work and knowledge of EMC standards, with a DoD Secret clearance on onboarding.

You will operate test equipment, validate SUTs, and help generate comprehensive test documentation while collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent with technical school or military training in troubleshooting/testing electronic equipment may qualify.
• 1 year of experience conducting electronics test and maintenance.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receivers, antennas, amplifiers, multi-meters, etc.).
• Experience reading and understanding schematics and technical manuals.
• The ability to create, read, and understand test plans.
• Experience working around aircraft and avionics.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC principals.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: DoD security clearance eligibility requirements; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Engineering Technician (EMC) in the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) group supporting the EMC team.
• Verifies compliance of products and systems with EMI/EMC standards.
• Performs EMI/EMC testing on aerospace systems and components.
• Uses spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and related test equipment.
• Conducts pre-test inspections and collaborates with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
• Generates test plans, procedures and reports per MIL-STD-461.
• Verifies SUT operation with customers and defines failure criteria.
• Ensures calibration/operation of test equipment and records results.
• Develops test documentation (plans, procedures, reports).

Skills

EMC principles

EMI/EMC testing

Electronic test equipment

Schematic reading

Test planning

Aircraft/avionics exposure

Windows OS & Office

Education

HS Diploma with technical schooling or military training

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Receivers

Antennas

Amplifiers

Multimeters

Job description

AMEWAS is seeking an Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior to support EMI/EMC testing for DoD programs at Pax River, MD. The role requires on-site work and knowledge of EMC standards, with a DoD Secret clearance on onboarding.

You will operate test equipment, validate SUTs, and help generate comprehensive test documentation while collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and ensure compliance.