Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-10-18
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electronics Technician, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Engineering Technician
At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing activities for unmanned aircraft systems at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This position provides hands-on technical support for test planning, setup, execution, and documentation efforts supporting Department of Defense aviation programs and advanced unmanned aircraft platforms. Working as part of a high-operational-tempo team, the selected candidate will support efforts to assess electromagnetic interference (EMI) susceptibility and electromagnetic protection of aircraft platforms, support equipment, avionics systems, and associated mission systems.
This position requires daily on-site support in laboratory, hangar, and aircraft testing environments.
- Provide hands-on support for EMC and E3 testing activities involving unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, support equipment, and associated weapon systems. Assist with test setup, instrumentation installation, operational checks, equipment configuration, and execution of test procedures supporting aircraft qualification and evaluation efforts.
- Support engineers and government personnel during test events by performing equipment operation, troubleshooting, data collection, documentation, and maintenance of test records. Assist with preparation of aircraft and supporting systems for laboratory and operational test activities.
- Support evaluation of electromagnetic interference susceptibility, electromagnetic compatibility performance, and system integration requirements. Ensure test activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, technical requirements, security requirements, and safety standards.
- Maintain test equipment, assist with configuration management efforts, and support development of technical reports, test records, and other program documentation. Collaborate with engineering teams, government personnel, and program stakeholders to ensure successful execution of EMC/E3 testing objectives.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting unmanned aircraft systems(examples: MQ-25 Stingray, MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, RQ-4 Global Hawk, RQ-21 Blackjack, MQ-4C Triton, XQ-58 Valkyrie, Air Launched Effects (ALE), Navy and Marine Corps tactical UAS programs, or other unmanned aircraft system).
- Experience supporting aircraft testing, integration, maintenance, or operational activities.
- U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret Security Clearance required.
- Ability to work on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland.
- Experience supporting EMC, EMI, E3, or related aircraft test programs.
- Experience supporting NAVAIR or Department of Defense aviation programs.
- Familiarity with aircraft instrumentation and data collection systems.
- Prior military aviation or unmanned systems experience.
- Experience operating within secure government environments.
Hours:
CWS, 9 hour days with every other Friday off. Occasional overtime.
Travel:Potential travel less than 10%.
Compensation:$35/hr-65/hr (depending on level of…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).