Engineering Technician; AET) III - ATSS

Engineering Technician (AET) III - ATSS

Job Code: 2026:

Location:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
FT/PT Status:
Full Time
Business Sector:
Test Range Operations

Job Description

Performs technical work. The work requires the ability to learn and apply established methods, procedures, and techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works independently to perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed
• Selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents
• Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions
• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment
• May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions
• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment
• Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data
• Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation
• Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials which are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts
• Develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications
• Uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information

Qualifications Required

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 years of applicable experience; or at least 60 credit hours or an associate's degree and 3 years of applicable experience; or 30 credit hours and 4 years of applicable experience; or completion of a formal training program and 3 years of applicable experience; or a bachelor's degree and 1 year of applicable experience

Physical Qualifications

• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment and sometimes in the field where you are subject to the environment
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest
• Must be able to successfully complete a background screening
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment

The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…