Engineering Technician IV - Data Acquisition and Analysis - PRTR

Engineering Technician IV – Data Acquisition and Analysis – PRTR

Job Code: 2026:

Location:

Dahlgren Navy Base, VA

FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Business Sector:
Facilities Management and Operations

** PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**

• Responsible for Data Acquisition and Analysis in support of Weapons Systems and Munitions Testing
• Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions)
• May be assisted by lower-level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment
• Develops or reviews designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data
• Applies conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists
• Supports tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures
• Sets up and operates equipment
• Records data
• Measures and records problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level
• Analyzes data and prepares test reports
• Applies methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects
• Constructs experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements
• Records and evaluates data and reports findings
• Selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment
• Uses fully applicable precedents
• Performs recurring work independently
• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment
• Troubleshoots and correct malfunctions
• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment
• Supports various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment
• Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.
• Processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies
• Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree, OR equivalent training/experience with a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Certifications related to specific areas of T&E equipment and technology (e.g., Certified Test Technician) is desired
• Seven (7) years of experience performing non-routine assignments as an Engineering Technician
• Expert level knowledge related to T&E equipment and setups
• Advanced knowledge of test equipment and procedures, with hands‑on ability in conducting and overseeing diverse testing methods to ensure best practices in the T&E processes
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities, applied particularly to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and train lower‑level technicians, ensuring technical standards are upheld throughout the teams
• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, providing insights and support to achieve optimized testing outcomes, encouraging cooperative efforts in line with best practices
• Technical acumen in instrumentation and methodologies related to T&E and possesses strong skills in using untried and untested measurement techniques
• Other duties as assigned

• Any Military operations experience
• Prior experience working in a specific engineering discipline related to T&E
• Involvement in testing and troubleshooting military-grade systems

• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for…