Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman

Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don't just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we've been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation's Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. The hourly range of this position is $35.64 - $52.76/hour and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland's #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit:

A typical day as an Engineering Technician (Facilities)-Journeyman may include:

• Serves as an Engineering Technician in the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) group supporting facilities
• Provides operations and maintenance support for Hangar 144 (shielded Hangar), the Aircraft Anechoic Test Facility (AATF) and the Advanced System Integration Laboratory (ASIL)
• Assists with coordinating, scheduling and providing for Test Project Engineers' aircraft, facility use and Support Equipment (SE) needs
• Delivers GSE to the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) for preventative or unscheduled maintenance
• Schedules and obtains GSE from FRC for project support
• Maintains fueling ground support equipment
• Assists in aircraft fueling operations
• Purges aircraft
• Connects/Operates GSE carts for aircraft operation
• Operates government equipment such as forklift, man lift, tug and other equipment
• Assists with crane rigging
• Conducts facilities maintenance

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to work 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 12:00 PM) after completing a mandatory day shift training period (3-month estimate)
• 3 years of experience working on aircrafts
• Experience using hand tools to support team project builds
• Experience working with computers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to work overtime when required by testing schedule
• The ability to be proactive and seek out tasking to support team
• The ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Additional Accesses:
  The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or other access authorizations necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract

Desired

Skills:

• Crane Operator Certification
• College degree or technical certification
• Experience operating ground support equipment (GSE)
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and

Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in the field (outside 60% of the time), on site versus in an office. The physical environment also requires the employee to work in an office (40% of the time), sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for part of the day.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be…