Engineering Technician: Prototyping, Repair & Install

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

National Security Agency in Maryland seeks Engineering Specialists/Technicians to build, install, modify, repair, fabricate prototype parts, and test electronic equipment. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, cabling IT rooms, managing power/space, and operating machining tools.

The role covers a broad tech trades focus across electronics, CAD/design, and systems engineering, with travel and ongoing learning expected.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training or coursework in electronics, drafting, engineering, manufacturing, or networking.
• Experience with development, fabrication, testing, or site installation of electrical/electronic products.
• Apprenticeship or journeyman/master trades licenses count toward relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems per standards.
• Rack, stack, and cable IT equipment in machine rooms; manage power, space and cooling.
• Serve as access manager for IT rooms; communicate progress and issues.
• Operate fabrication and testing tools, CNCs, 3D printers, welders, and related equipment.
• Order, receive and verify supplies; transport cargo as needed.

Skills

Technical trades training

Electronics

Computers

Engineering concepts

Education

Engineering/Electronics-related degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

National Security Agency in Maryland seeks Engineering Specialists/Technicians to build, install, modify, repair, fabricate prototype parts, and test electronic equipment. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, cabling IT rooms, managing power/space, and operating machining tools.

The role covers a broad tech trades focus across electronics, CAD/design, and systems engineering, with travel and ongoing learning expected.