Engineering Technician - IV

New Directions Technologies, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. in Ridgecrest, CA seeks an Engineering Technician to perform non-routine assignments with substantial variety and complexity under supervision.

The role includes developing or reviewing designs, conducting tests, and building experimental prototypes for DoD weapon systems. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance required; four years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Experience: At least four years of practical experience in relevant engineering or technical work.

Responsibilities

• Develops or reviews designs by analyzing engineering data and preparing schematics, drawings, and parts lists.
• Conducts tests or experiments, records data, analyzes results and writes reports.
• Constructs experimental or prototype models and performs redesigns as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical aptitude

Documentation

Job description

Location:

China Lake, CA

Status:

Full Time

Job Description:

Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents which are not fully applicable. Such assignments, which are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. May also plan such assignments. Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer; work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). May be assisted by lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment.

Typical duties and responsibilities: Performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

1. Develops or reviews designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data. Applies conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings, and parts lists. Examples of designs include:

   • Detailed circuit diagrams;
   • Hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms;
   • Conventional piping systems; and
   • Building site layouts.

2. Conducts tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records data, measures and records problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level; and analyzes data and prepares test reports.

3. Applies methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects; constructs experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary; and records and evaluates data and reports findings.

Shall perform weapon assembly of various weapon systems utilizing Weapon Assembly Manuals (WAM), as well as analyzing technical drawings and specifications sheets in relation to the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) of current and future weapons of the Department of the Navy and foreign partners.

Shall work directly with the Research Development Test & Evaluate (RDT&E) Weapon and Energetics Department preparing test items and assembling test items for subsequent range or customer specific testing requirements.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Due to customer requirements, U.S Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW Security Clearance for duration of employment.

Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the Department of Labor functional description. At least four (4) years of practical experience, to include laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance. Experience may include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.

Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:

Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.

Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.

Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience.

Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $62,296 to $99,840 but is subject to change.