Engineering Technician IV; Remote Suffolk, VA Posted

Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a Remote Engineering Technician to manage RF communication systems for the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Service Center. The role requires up to 25% travel. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Performs engineering, design, maintenance, and installation of telecommunications systems and electronic systems.
• Experience performing repair, maintenance, or installation of at least four different electronic equipment and systems including MF, HF, VHF, UHF and SATCOM Communication Systems (including high and low power); US/NATO Secure Voice Systems;
  Radar Systems;
  Navigation Systems, SINS and DGPS Radio Beacon Transmitters, telephone systems, IP-PBX Key Systems; and RADHAZ/EMI control measures.
• Requisite knowledge includes a comprehensive knowledge of DOD military specifications and standards including USCG specifications and standards.
• Develops or reviews engineering drawings to provide red‑line corrections for “as built” configurations.
• Applies conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings, and parts lists.
• Conducts 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; and analyzes data and prepares test reports.
• Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, or lab reports; 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; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

• Active Secret (or Interim Secret Clearance).
• Associate degree in engineering technology OR completion of USCG OR DOD Technical “A” School is required.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in maintenance and installation of DOD or USCG Command, Control, and Communication Systems is required.
• Must be able to perform duties climbing ladders, standing and bending.

Remote

$30.81 per hour

$4.93 per hour

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or  (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).