Engineering Technician III

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Programs

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, MO, seeks an engineer-level technician to perform intermediate to complex technical activities, using advanced engineering concepts and testing methods to support national security programs. You will gather data, run tests, set up equipment, calibrate standards, and draft procedures while maintaining records and collaborating with engineering to resolve issues.

U.S. citizenship and DOE clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience or 2+ years experience in a related technical role plus 2-year technical degree of 4-year technical degree
• Unique electrical, mechanical, chemical processing and/or electronic skills may be required for some positions
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Responsibilities

• Sets up test equipment, monitors and measures instruments and tests breadboard circuitry and prototype units
• Support includes technical bench and field setup, deployment, retrieval and repairs
• Builds prototype units for testing and experimentation
• Conducts tests with new materials, equipment and processes to develop data for specs
• Gathers and evaluates data for validity, accuracy, and completeness
• Locates and corrects malfunctions in product and testing equipment
• Performs post-mortem analyses to determine failure causes
• Maintains and calibrates metrology standards and lab equipment
• Drafts calibrating and operating procedures based on equipment knowledge
• Records laboratory notes and other details for engineers
• Collaborates with management/engineering to maintain equipment reliability
• May provide technical direction and training to others

Skills

Engineering concepts

Data analysis

Test equipment setup

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

4-year technical degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Calibrating equipment

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of intermediate to complex level technical activities. Uses advanced knowledge of engineering concepts, processes, and tools to complete and ensure compliance of various project subtasks. Gathers data, conducts tests and experiments, sets up and operates equipment, builds prototype units and testing equipment. Maintains and calibrates standards and equipment and devises new testing methods.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up test equipment, monitors and measures instruments. Performs testing on breadboard circuitry, prototype units, production units, and electronic circuitry.
• Support consists of both technical bench and field set-up, deployment, retrieval and repairs, with travel to remote site areas as required.
• Builds prototype units for testing and experimentation and makes samples for further analysis.
• Conducts tests and experiments with new materials, equipment, and processes to develop data for specification call-out or to determine suitability of a material for particular applications.
• Gathers and evaluates data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
• Locates and corrects malfunctions in product and testing equipment.
• Performs post-mortem analyses to determine exact reasons for failure.
• Performs chemical processing and mechanical evaluations as applicable.
• Makes sketches and marks up drawings as needed to show changes as they occur.
• Maintains appropriate primary and secondary metrology standards, test laboratory equipment or control consoles and associated monitoring, measuring, and recording instruments.
• Drafts calibrating and operating procedures based upon comprehensive knowledge of product and testing equipment.
• Calibrates equipment, instruments, electrical/electronic standards and standards of mass, force, dimension, and other phenomena during or after maintenance, and on regularly scheduled calibration dates.
• Records laboratory notes and other details, as specified by engineering personnel.
• Supports activities identified by Management/Engineering to maintain equipment in a reliable efficient manner.
• Works with engineering to establish test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems, and may install, characterize and/or design equipment.
• Improves and refines existing fixtures, devices, methods, process steps or procedures, implementing changes as necessary.
• May provide technical direction and training to other technologists and hourly employees to include task or project lead duties.

You Must Have

• 4 years relevant experience or 2+ years experience in a related technical role plus 2-year technical degree of 4-year technical degree
• Some positions within this classification may require unique electrical, mechanical, chemical processing and/or electronic skills and abilities
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designtions)

We Value

• Self-Directed Drive: Individuals who take the lead on their daily responsibilities and act without constant supervision.
• Agility: A positive, proactive mindset when navigating changing scopes or undefined tasks.
• Team Ownership: A dedication to the project’s success through personal accountability and collaborative effort.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5374
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: 800
• Department: 811