Engineering Technician

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Full-Time Regular Newport, RI, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of War as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

This position is part of a team providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems. Candidates are highly desired with education and experience in technical fields.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Install interfacing, mounting, and connecting components required to test systems.
• Maintain, operate, and repair test equipment and machinery including, but not limited to, atmospheric chambers, shock and vibration machines, and mounting fixtures.
• Read, understand, and implement customer requirements for testing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Operate both hand and machine power tools as needed while maintaining safety standards.
• Operate test machinery powered by hydraulic systems.

• High School Diploma /GED.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and testing of shipboard or industrial electrical/fluid systems and components.
• Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including Work, Excel, and Outlook.

• Three (3) years of experience operating a CAT-III crane and rigging gear handling and CAT-III crane certification.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and operating hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of test areas such as low impact shock, high impact shock, vibration, inclination, enclosure, pressure, airborne noise, structure-borne noise, temperature, and humidity.
• Experience as a machinist; setting up and operating machines such as drills, mills, lathes, and saws.
• Mechanical propensity
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Customer/Client Focus
• Ability to work independently and with a team

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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This job operates in an industrial lab…