Engineering Technician (COMSEC)

AVIAN; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

TRICARE supplement

FSA

401(k) with company contributions

ESOP

Wellness reimbursements

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

FMLA/military leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Life assistance programs

Military training leave

Job summary

AVIAN, pronounced a-v-yin, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support PMA-262 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves handling COMSEC materials, enforcing procedures, and maintaining security clearances.

The ideal candidate will have 3–10 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance. AVIAN offers a comprehensive benefits package and an ESOP for employee owners.

Qualifications

• Experience with COMSEC procedures and security controls.
• Ability to handle and safeguard COMSEC material.
• Familiarity with data transfer devices for cryptographic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Properly account for, store, issue, inventory, destroy (if necessary), and safeguard all COMSEC material.
• Create and retain required accounting documentation.
• Ensure proper clearance and authorization for access to COMSEC material.
• Issue COMSEC material on local custody forms.
• Provide guidance on handling, accountability, and disposition of COMSEC material.
• Conduct training on COMSEC procedures.
• Incorporate emergency action/destruction procedures for COMSEC material.
• Handle data transfer devices for keying of cryptographic equipment.

Skills

COMSEC handling

Security clearance

Data transfer devices handling

Electrical theory

Electronic theory

Tools

COMSEC equipment

Job description

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. We are currently seeking our next Employee Owner to fill a role as an Engineering Technician supporting PMA-262 (Triton Program Office) at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee‑first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one‑way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

The ideal candidate will apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, as part of an engineering staff. They will be responsible for working with COMSEC equipment and adhering to the processes and procedures associated with COMSEC. Typical responsibilities include

• Properly account for, store, issue, inventory, destroy (if necessary), and safeguard all COMSEC material provided to them.
• Create and retain the required accounting documentation
• Ensure users have the proper clearance and are authorized to access COMSEC material
• Issue COMSEC material on local custody forms
• Provide written guidance concerning handling, accountability, and disposition of COMSEC material
• Conduct training to ensure that all personnel handling COMSEC material adhere to COMSEC procedures
• Incorporate emergency action and/or emergency destruction procedures for COMSEC material
• Expert on handling Data transfer devices for keying of all Cryptographic equipment
• Must have 3 to 10 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well‑being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service‑based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.