Senior Engineering Technician - Range Operations & Sustainment

Trax International; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAX International in the United States (Virginia) seeks an Engineering Technician III for Range Operations and Sustainment at PRTR. The role requires applying established methods, procedures, and techniques to support test preparation and execution.

You will lead range operations sub-tasks, work independently on non-standard assignments, interpret engineering drawings, assemble and troubleshoot equipment, and help with data analysis and design modifications. U.S.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience performing assignments that may not be completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and performing recurring work independently
• Technical assembly and troubleshooting skills for complex equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams with accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem‑solving abilities, applied particularly to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and train lower-level technicians, ensuring technical standards are upheld throughout the teams

Responsibilities

• Lead range operations and sustainment sub-task mission leadership and supports to test preparation and execution
• Work independently on assignments not completely standardized in ROC, Safety, Explosive Materials Handling, Test Execution, etc.
• Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment using applicable precedents
• Receive instructions from supervisor or engineer and perform recurring work independently
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapt standard equipment
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions
• Follow layouts and diagrams to assemble devices and subunits
• Conduct tests and record data; modify test setups as needed
• Assist in design modifications by compiling data on specifications and materials
• Develop information on previous operational failures and modifications
• Use data to identify inconsistencies and seek clarifications
• Demonstrate applied knowledge of engineering methods and practices
• Compute findings from test firing data and record results
• Use simple hand tools and take measurements
• Perform basic mathematics and field observations
• Prepare graphs and diagrams for higher-graded technicians
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical assembly

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team training

Instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TRAX International in the United States (Virginia) seeks an Engineering Technician III for Range Operations and Sustainment at PRTR. The role requires applying established methods, procedures, and techniques to support test preparation and execution.

You will lead range operations sub-tasks, work independently on non-standard assignments, interpret engineering drawings, assemble and troubleshoot equipment, and help with data analysis and design modifications. U.S.