Instrumentation Technician III​/IV; H60

Description

Position Type
:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location
:
Patuxent River, MD

Pay Info
: $35/hr - $42/hr plus $4.93/hr (Health & Wellness (H&W) benefit)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) 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.

At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD
, SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an Instrumentation Technician III/IV to provide aircraft instrumentation and wiring support for the H60 rotary wing aircraft.

As one of our talented technicians, you’ll apply your learned technical knowledge to perform general engineering support functions for wiring, electronics and instrumentation. You’ll also assist Engineering Techs and Engineers on projects by gathering materials and equipment from source locations and delivering them to work/test locations and returning items back to their proper locations. You must have the technical knowledge to demonstrate a practical application of tools and techniques to assigned duties.

This position receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher level-technicians. Work is reviewed at initiation for proper technique and monitored for specific compliance with accepted practices and work assignments. You may be asked to provide visitor control support, as needed.

The basic duties of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Provide assistance to the Rotary Wing team, supporting general engineering functions for wiring, electronics, and instrumentation projects.
• Work closely with engineering techs and engineers and use basic tools.
• Follow guidance from supervisor and senior technicians to complete tasking successfully and in a timely manner.

• Conditions will vary although most of the work will be performed in enclosed buildings.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
• You must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. unassisted and 50-100 lbs. assisted by others.
• Working hours are ; there may be an occasional need to work flex hours as well as overtime.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• For wiring, electronics, and instrumentation duties, you must obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start (Government-taught classes may be used if available).
• A minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Non-Aircrew Cockpit Systems (NACS) qualification.
• Must be conscientious while working on aircraft and hangar deck with regard to Safety, FOD, Tool Control, etc.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

As a highly regarded DoD employer,
SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with…