Onsite Engineering Technician I — Naval Telemetry & RF

Reliance Test & Technology; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition and Training Assistance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

InDyne is seeking an entry‑level, onsite technician to support the Telemetry Operations Team at the Atlantic Test Range in Patuxent River, Maryland. The role involves assisting real-time flight test operations, troubleshooting telemetry systems, and operating ATAS/TAS equipment while learning RF theory.

The position offers hands‑on training and exposure to Navy DoD test programs. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; an Apprentice pathway is provided toward Engineering Technician II.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or substituted with college hours or trade school.
• Enrollment in an Engineering/Electronics Technician AA/AS degree through an accredited program, with progression to Engineering Technician II after completion.

Responsibilities

• Support local and remote real-time test flights.
• Troubleshoot telemetry antenna and supporting instrumentation issues in real-time.
• Operate and maintain Antenna Telemetry Acquisition Systems (ATAS) and Telemetry Acquisition Systems (TAS).
• Operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, receivers, and transmitters.
• Acquire knowledge of RF theory and its applications.
• Work with basic hand/power tools.
• Learn from senior technicians.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprentice program enrollment

Tools

ATAS/TAS operation

Job description

InDyne is seeking an entry‑level, onsite technician to support the Telemetry Operations Team at the Atlantic Test Range in Patuxent River, Maryland. The role involves assisting real-time flight test operations, troubleshooting telemetry systems, and operating ATAS/TAS equipment while learning RF theory.

The position offers hands‑on training and exposure to Navy DoD test programs. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; an Apprentice pathway is provided toward Engineering Technician II.