Engineering Technician, 5

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced engineering technician with Navy submarine sonar and recording systems expertise to support testing, evaluation, and analysis of sonar systems and related interfaces. The role involves analyzing technical data, developing layouts and specifications, and collaborating with Navy personnel on technical tasks.

Candidates should have a High School diploma with extensive technician experience (15+ years) and be able to support at-sea operations on short-term

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 15+ years of related technician work experience.
• US Navy submarine Sonar and recording systems expertise
• Acoustic Intelligence or Submarine Surveillance Equipment Program experience
• Linux experience desired
• Ability to support short term at-sea operations

Responsibilities

• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving testing, analysis and evaluation of SONAR systems, sensors, interfaces and processes.
• Provides technical support to engineers and US Navy personnel on a variety of technical tasks.
• Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Review technical documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Skills

US Navy sonar experience

Acoustic Intelligence experience

Submarine surveillance equipment

Linux experience

at-sea operations

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the testing, analysis and evaluation of SONAR systems, sensors, interfaces and processes.
• Provides technical support to engineers and US Navy personnel on a variety of technical tasks.
• Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Review technical documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 15+ years of related technician work experience
• US Navy submarine Sonar and recording systems expertise
• Acoustic Intelligence or Submarine Surveillance Equipment Program experience
• Linux experience desired
• Ability to support short term at-sea operations

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status