Senior Engineering Technician

MANTECH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support for USMC communication systems. This onsite role involves integrating, repairing, maintaining, and helping develop equipment, with travel up to 25% for extended TDYs.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of related experience with an Associate degree or 10+ years with a high school diploma, and can design, modify engineering documents, and conduct tests to improve performance. U.S.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering technician experience with an Associate degree or 10+ years of relevant experience with a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience designing, preparing and modifying engineering documents and drawings.
• Experience performing one or a combination of the following duties: designing, developing, and constructing major units, devices, or equipment; conducting tests or experiments and modifying equipment for performance; developing designs for equipment without critical performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support required to integrate, repair, maintain and assist in the development or replacement of USMC communication systems/equipment.
• Assist with developing technical content, system configuration/troubleshooting, and day-to-day support.
• Analyze technical data to select design layouts and prepare detailed specifications, parts lists, and procedures.
• Review engineering drawings and equipment designs and assist in planning performance evaluation tests.
• Establish test procedures, conduct testing using specialized instruments, evaluate results, and report findings and recommendations.
• Manages complex assignments, coordinates cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and integrates technical work across small-to-large projects.
• Train and be assisted by lower-level technicians.
• Travel up to 25% including the ability to support fly away missions (TDY) for an extended amount of time without returning home.

Skills

RF test equipment operation

USMC voice and data modes knowledge

PMCS knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Associate degree or formal electronics training

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Engineering drawings software

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Engineering Technician to join our team working in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide technical support required to integrate, repair, maintain and assist in the development or replacement of USMC communication systems/equipment.
• Assist with developing technical content, system configuration/troubleshooting, and day-to-day support.
• Analyze technical data to select design layouts and prepare detailed specifications, parts lists, and procedures.
• Review engineering drawings and equipment designs and assist in planning performance evaluation tests.
• Establish test procedures, conduct testing using specialized instruments, evaluate results, and report findings and recommendations.
• Manages complex assignments, coordinates cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and integrates technical work across small-to-large projects.
• Train and be assisted by lower-level technicians.
• Travel up to 25% including the ability to support fly away missions (TDY) for an extended amount of time without returning home.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering technician experience with an Associate degree or formal electronics training OR 10+ years of relevant experience with a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience designing, preparing and modifying engineering documents and drawings.
• Experience performing one or a combination of the following duties:
  • Designing, developing, and constructing major units, devices, or equipment
  • Conducting tests or experiments, analyzing the results and redesigning or modifying equipment to improve performance.
  • Developing designs for equipment without critical performance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical PMCS
• Operational knowledge of USMC voice and data modes of communications, to include: UHF, VHF, High Band, HF, SATCOM, SINCGARS, ANW2
• Experience with operation of RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required and an active or current Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Safely operate power tools and hand tools required for assembly, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Frequently lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently
• Perform tasks in outdoor environments across varying weather conditions.
• Work within confined or restricted spatial environments, including inside vehicles and narrow gaps between equipment.