Engineering Technician III

First Division Consulting; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

STD

LTD

Holidays

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

First Division Consulting seeks an Engineering Technician III to support integration, repair, and maintenance of USMC communications systems. You will assist in developing technical documentation and configure fielded equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires familiarity with MIL-STD cabling, RF test gear, and hands-on troubleshooting in both shop and field settings, with a Secret clearance preferred for project access.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or formal electronics training in engineering tech or related field.
• Secret clearance required for access to sensitive programs.
• Experience with MIL-STD cable fabrication and RF/test equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, repair, maintenance, and enhancement of USMC communication systems.
• Assist in development of technical documentation and engineering content (MI/TI/TMs/ICD).
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot fielded USMC communications systems.
• Follow electrical safety practices and maintain equipment per regulatory codes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

MIL-STD cable fabrication

read & understand schematics

configure USMC systems

electrical systems knowledge

troubleshooting

RF test equipment usage

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or related electronics training

Secret clearance

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

Job description

Come Join Our Team! First Division Consulting (FirstDiv)provides program management, acquisition, logistics, field service representative, explosive ordnance disposal, and personnel support services to Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. We are a Small Business Administration certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Small Disadvantaged Business. If you are looking for a company who has an overall rating on Glassdoor of 4.8 and who puts their people first, then continue to read below and join the FirstDiv team!

First Division Consulting (FirstDiv) is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician III to provide technical support for the integration, repair, maintenance, and enhancement of United States Marine Corps (USMC) communication systems and equipment. The selected candidate will support system configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day technical operations, as well as assist in the development of technical documentation and engineering content. This role requires proficiency in MIL-STD cable fabrication, tactical system integration, and a working knowledge of USMC communications platforms in both field and shop settings.

The candidate must demonstrate the following required skills:

• Proficient with MIL-STD cable fabrication with the capability to assemble/solder communications cabling, RF cabling, power, networking, and other multi conductor cabling.
• Capability to read and understand technical documentation, cable assembly drawings and schematics for complex or multi-system architecture.
• Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of current fielded USMC communications systems.
• A solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and related codes.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential for diagnosing and fixing electrical issues.

Working knowledge of tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration:

• Grounding/Bonding
• Cable management
• Component installation/removal
• Electrical safety
• System Troubleshooting

Familiarity with technical content required to produce the following technical documents and/or USMC publications:

• Modification Instructions (MIs)
• Technical Instructions (TIs)
• Technical Manuals (TMs)
• Component Parts List / SL-3
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Interface Control Document (ICD)

Proficiency with hand tools and familiarity with electrical equipment and testing instruments are necessary:

• Understanding of safe operation of shop hand tools and power tools.
• A strong understanding of electrical safety practices and regulations is paramount.

Experience with operation of RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting:

• Insulation tester resistance meter (Megger)
• Multi-meter
• Effective communication with clients, supervisors, and other team members is vital.
• Ability to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces, so physical fitness and dexterity are important.

Desired Skills:

• Operational knowledge of USMC voice and data modes of communication to include UHF, VHF, HF, SATCOM, SINCGARS, ANW2.
• Operational knowledge of the USMC Light Armored Vehicles (LAV).
• Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting USMC voice and data radios and vehicular radio configurations, specifically:
• RT-2034C, AN/VRC-138
• RT-2060
• Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Harris RF-7800i Inter Communications Set (ICS).
• Experience with configuration, operating, and troubleshooting the Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) / Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS).
• Attended MIL-STD-2003 training and IPC 620 Certified.

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) with degree/formal training or five (5) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include design, preparation and modification of engineering documents and drawings.
• Clearance Required: Secret

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD
• LTD
• holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) plan with company match.

First Division Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. Allfullyqualified applicants will receiveequalconsideration for employment in accordance withallapplicable federal, state,and/or local lawsprohibiting discrimination by protected classes.