Engineering Technician IV

Position: *Engineering Technician IV*
Overview

This position is contingent upon Contract Award

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Technician IV will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the engineering needs of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* 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.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

* 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 preferred.
• Prior experience working in a specific engineering discipline related to T&E preferred.
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