Electronics Technician - Chantilly, VA

Electronics Technician 2 - Chantilly, VA

About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio‑visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

• Install and maintain electronic security systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conduct inspections, evaluations, and inventory.
• Lead teams on small to moderately complex service projects.
• Conduct and document daily toolbox talks.
• Install all head‑end equipment at local and global levels per design packages.
• Program head‑end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate both systems and hardware at local and global levels.
• Provide on‑site software commissioning and testing.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants must be subject to a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information. ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance required, must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph.

• High school diploma or GED with Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) or
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
• Valid driver’s license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.

• 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• 3 years of the above experience focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills is a plus.

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems (CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems) and experience in installation of said systems.

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well…