Engineering Technician VI

asrinternationalcorp; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ASR seeks an experienced Engineering Technician VI to support a DoD robotics and autonomous systems program at Blue Grass Army Depot, KY. The senior technician will independently plan and execute complex projects, serve as a technical authority, and lead lower-level staff.

Responsibilities include system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and environmental and operational analysis for electronic and complex systems. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Advanced specialized technical certifications or senior military technical training highly preferred.
• 10–12+ years of progressive engineering experience or similar technical background.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, organize, and complete engineering support projects involving robotic and autonomous systems.
• Serve as a senior technical expert in system integration, testing, troubleshooting, or environmental factors affecting complex systems.
• Apply advanced problem-solving to resolve design or operational issues when standard methods fall short.
• Select and apply advanced engineering plans and approaches to meet project objectives.
• Review and integrate work to ensure technical adequacy and alignment with objectives.
• Mentor and supervise lower-level technicians and technical support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority

Project planning

Complex problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced technical certifications

Job description

ASR is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician VI for an exciting opportunity supporting a Department of Defense robotics and autonomous systems program in Blue Grass Army Depot, KY. This senior-level technician will independently plan and execute complex engineering projects or studies, serve as a technical authority in specialized engineering areas, and provide leadership and guidance to lower-level technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, organize, and accomplish complete engineering support projects or technical studies of broad scope and complexity involving robotic, autonomous, unmanned, and related technical systems.
• Serve as a senior technical expert in specialized engineering areas, including system integration, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, technical evaluation, or environmental and operational factors affecting electronic or complex systems.
• Apply creativity, sound technical judgment, and advanced problem‑solving skills to devise approaches, resolve design or operational issues, and make decisions in situations where standard methods, procedures, or techniques may not fully apply.
• Select, adapt, and apply advanced engineering plans, techniques, designs, layouts, procedures, and technical approaches to meet project objectives and mission requirements.
• Review, analyze, and integrate technical work performed by other team members to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with overall project objectives.
• Consult with supervisors or professional engineers on unusual, controversial, or policy‑related technical matters while otherwise operating with a high degree of independence.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, test records, engineering notes, reports, status updates, corrective action documentation, and customer‑facing program materials.
• Train, mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to lower‑level technicians and technical support personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a highly related scientific field strongly preferred.
• Advanced specialized technical certifications, senior‑level military technical training, or equivalent specialized training highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 to 12+ years of progressive engineering, engineering support, technical integration, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, or related technical experience.
• Significant experience leading complex technical projects or serving as a technical authority in a specialized engineering niche, such as environmental effects on electronics, advanced materials, complex systems integration, robotics, autonomous systems, or unmanned systems.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in one or more engineering or technical domains relevant to mission systems, system integration, testing, technical analysis, sustainment, or operational support.
• Proven ability to independently plan, conduct, and complete projects or studies of broad scope and high complexity while maintaining alignment with overall project objectives.
• Advanced ability to select, adapt, and apply technical plans, methods, designs, procedures, and approaches when standard engineering methods may not be sufficient.
• Demonstrated creativity, judgment, and technical decision‑making skills in resolving complex design, operational, integration, or sustainment challenges.
• Ability to train, mentor, supervise, and provide technical direction to lower‑level technicians and technical support personnel.
• Strong ability to coordinate with personnel in related technical activities and resolve complex cross‑functional problems.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, seeking guidance from supervisors or professional engineers only for unusual, controversial, or policy‑related matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Government stakeholders, engineering personnel, technical teams, military end users, subcontractors, and a diverse range of individuals.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced work environment while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, safety, and compliance.
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a background check.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Ability to travel up to 50 %.
• Government contracting experience preferred.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.