Lab and Deployment Technician

My HR-Rescue; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical staffing agency seeks a Lab and Deployment Technician in Scottsdale, Arizona, to support engineering activities in electromechanical systems. The role includes troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and leading new technicians. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, requiring U.S. citizenship. Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this contract position, which may involve customer site support.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in using schematics, diagrams, and verbal descriptions.
• Capable of maintaining, repairing, and installing live system equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to electromechanical systems.
• Construct and maintain test equipment and devices.
• Lead and mentor new technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Computer proficiency (Excel)

Job description

About the job Lab and Deployment Technician

NOTE:This is a 12-month contract assignment.

Job Summary:

The MUOS Lab & Deployment Tech will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following:

• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
• Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems

Responsibilities:

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Will be required to support Deployment activities at customer sites (CONUS and International)
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
• Identifies and helps prototype new preventative maintenance tasks
• Will be expected to lead, direct, and organize Technician work
• Works with associates in other departments and understands cross-functional relationships
• May be required to support development of test specifications and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Please ensure the following qualifications are reflected in your resume to be considered.

• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
• Understands implications of their work and makes recommendations for improvements
• Ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision required
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external team members including customers
• Ability to use computers and software applications to assist in job execution, with special focus on Excel
• Mechanically inclined and able to maintain, repair, and install equipment that is part of a live and operational system
• Capable of working remotely with limited local support

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.