Overview:
Engineering Tech IV
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Tech IV for the RTES, supporting the Army Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: 30%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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High School Diploma
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7 years of applicable experience supporting engineering, design, or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 3 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 4 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
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Candidate must be willing to work outdoors up to 70% of the time regardless of weather conditions, to include hot/humid conditions, cold conditions, heights, and around ammunition and explosives.
- Candidate must be able to come to work early, stay late, and work in shifts as testing schedule dictates.
- Candidate must be willing to work paid overtime hours and travel at least 30% of the year. Candidate must be both mechanically as well as electrically inclined.
- Candidate shall possess basic computer skills, to include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and the ability to prepare informal test reports.
- Candidate must work well with others, have a strong work ethic, be a motivated self-starter, be well organized, and be on time to work.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
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At least 6 years of the 7 years of experience must include successful completion of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support Test Engineers with various types of testing to include:
- Fabricating/Machining parts for test support
- Infrared Data Collection
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UAS/CUAS
- Target Vehicle Operations
- Aircraft Survivability
- Sensors
- LASERS
- Radar
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Force Protection Systems
- Integrated Base Defense
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Assist with Network Installation and Management, Test Setup, Execution and Test Tear-down. Help develop requirements, procedures, and unique test methods.
- Support equipment maintenance and inventory.
What We Offer
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Competitive salaries
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Continuing education assistance
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Professional development allotment
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Multiple healthcare benefits packages
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401K with employer matching
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Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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