Secret-Cleared Engineering Technician - Systems & Test

Insight Global; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a cleared Engineering Technician to support mechanical assembly, environmental testing, and electrical integration for defense/aerospace systems. The role requires an active Secret clearance and involves rotating shifts on a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, environmental testing (vibration, thermal, altitude, shock), and electrical work (cable assembly, harness installation, wiring).

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain/upgrade
• 4+ years in Engineering Technician, Test Technician, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or similar
• Experience mechanical assembly using drawings and work instructions
• Experience environmental testing (vibration, thermal, altitude, shock etc.)
• Experience electrical assembly including wiring, cable/harness installation, connector termination, troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and test procedures
• Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, testers)
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues
• Ability to support rotating days/nights in production/test environments
• High School Diploma or GED; relevant Associate degrees in related fields
• Aerospace/defense/government program experience
• Experience with environmental test labs or qualification testing
• Familiarity with vibration tables, thermal chambers, shock testing, and data acquisition
• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Experience with soldering, cable assembly, and wire harness fabrication
• Knowledge of configuration management in controlled environments
• Experience documenting test results and corrective actions
• Active Top Secret Clearance or eligibility to upgrade clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of components, subassemblies, and systems
• Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal, altitude, shock)
• Perform electrical work including wiring, harness installation, connector termination
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, test procedures, and work instructions
• Document test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions
• Support development and production programs in a regulated environment
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and test teams

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Environmental testing

Schematic reading

Wiring and harness installation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Mechatronics

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Continuity testers

Job description

Insight Global seeks a cleared Engineering Technician to support mechanical assembly, environmental testing, and electrical integration for defense/aerospace systems. The role requires an active Secret clearance and involves rotating shifts on a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, environmental testing (vibration, thermal, altitude, shock), and electrical work (cable assembly, harness installation, wiring).