Engineering Technician IV; Surge​/Part-Time, On-Call

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Position Type
:
Non-Exempt, Part-Time, On-Call

Work Location
:
Orogrande, NM (White Sands Missile Range)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

We are currently looking to hire Engineering Technicians on a part-time, on-call basis at our White Sands Missile Range Base Camp in Orogrande, NM to support our unit rotations schedule. The frequency of the work is 9-10 times a year for about 1500 hours, many of which are overtime hours. Our Surge Technicians work 12 consecutive days during unit rotations and we support approximately 9-10 rotations a year at the Whites Sands Missile Range location.

As a surge technician, your duties include (but are not limited to):

• Providing support of test events on military ranges which requires a knowledge of military protocol and standard operating procedures during FTX events.
• Applying technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and computer skills in support of operations and routine maintenance on EW & Radar systems and their peripheral equipment.
• Setting up EW & Radar systems at remote locations, operating the systems in support of test missions, and tearing down the systems once testing is completed.
• Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within their scope of work.
• Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment of military test events.

The Engineering Technician IV performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

• Conditions will vary as most work will be accomplished outdoors.
• Must be able to work outside on the range throughout the year where temperatures and weather conditions will vary.
• Physical requirements include: 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, 5% lifting, 10% crouching in tight spaces (inside unit vehicle), and you must be capable of lifting 50-100 pounds independently or with assistance from others.
• This is a part-time on-call position and shift hours vary with mission requirements.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed when called in, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Due to real-world war-time environments, must be able to handle combat simulation and maneuvering exercises.
• May be subjected to loud noises including explosive devices, live gun fire/am munitions firing war-time simulation, and loud noise generated from inside military vehicles during missions, troop support, and while working on range.

Education/Experience/Skills
:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of electrical and mechanical system maintenance and repair experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance supervisor/maintenance lead/maintenance planning experience.
• 3+ years of RF maintenance and repair experience.
• Must have radar operation experience.
• Must have working knowledge of Network/Computer operations & maintenance.
• Experience working at a government facility helpful, but not required.
• Ability to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, Internet Explorer.
• Ability to input data into various user interface applications, ability to save and transfer data via USB sticks, CDs, hard drives, or other storage devices, and knowledgeable with networking and component configuration set-up and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong working knowledge and the ability to use hand tools and technician diagnostic equipment to include digital multimeters, power meters, power drills, wrenches, screw drivers, etc.
• Work experience as a…