Senior Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Technician, Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Senior Engineering Technician
Florham Park, NJ Competitive Pay – Based on Experience Advanced Defense Technologies | Engineering Lab Environment
About the RoleJoin a highly advanced engineering environment supporting the development of cutting-edge defense technologies. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineering technician who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex systems, and mentoring junior technicians in a collaborative laboratory and prototype development setting.
In this role, you'll support engineering teams involved in the design, fabrication, testing, integration, and troubleshooting of sophisticated electro-mechanical systems and specialized equipment used in advanced defense applications.
Responsibilities- Support engineering activities including:
- Design support
- Testing and checkout
- Fabrication and assembly
- System modification and integration
- Troubleshoot complex systems down to the component level
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and layouts
- Build, calibrate, adjust, install, and maintain equipment and systems
- Support prototype electro-mechanical systems and specialized test equipment
- Assist with experimental circuitry and laser/light transmission devices
- Work from written/verbal instructions, schematics, and defined engineering plans
- Mentor and support junior technicians within the engineering organization
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams across multiple disciplines
- Associate's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics
- Experience supporting prototype or experimental hardware systems
- Strong understanding of technical standards, specifications, and engineering practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Electro-mechanical systems experience
- Laboratory and test equipment experience
- Prototype fabrication and integration support
- Component-level troubleshooting experience
- Experience working within engineering development environments
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to work within secure or classified engineering environments
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Opportunity to support advanced and highly specialized defense technologies
- Hands-on work with cutting-edge engineering systems and prototype hardware
- Collaborative environment alongside highly skilled engineers and technicians
- Career growth opportunities supporting mission-critical national defense programs
- Exposure to advanced technologies including AI, RF systems, undersea technologies, and emerging defense innovations
- Stable long-term engineering programs with strong professional development opportunities
- Excellent opportunity for technicians looking to grow into senior-level engineering support and leadership roles
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens. NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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