SCCI is seeking an Engineering Technician III / IV to join our team in support of a Gun Weapons System (GWS) laboratory environment. In this position, you will work in a fast pace, team environment that requires critical thinking, troubleshooting and repairing complex gun weapon systems in a timely manner. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new technical concepts quickly. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.
SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 56 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.
Responsibilities:Provides GWS laboratory maintenance by creating and maintaining a shipboard functional environment by integrating all required systems/subsystems, either shipboard representative or emulated
Install, configure, and maintain tactical systems, simulators and all required lab support equipment
Work in a fast pace, team environment that requires critical thinking, troubleshooting and repairing complex gun weapon systems in a timely manner
Become the subject matter expert on their assigned MK160 Gun Weapon System
Installs, configures and maintains connections to Gun Mounts and sensors at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR)
Support on-site testing, including component-level, integration-level and live-fire testing
Perform first-level troubleshooting of failed equipment, reporting status and health of the equipment
Provide technical support when hardware issues arise during system installations and test events
Performs fiber-optic troubleshooting, repairs, fiber-management, and fiber-optic assembly operations
Performs cable repair and fabrication, hardware enclosure electrical wiring
Works with Hardware Engineers to support construction of basic switches and custom electronic components
Generates and maintains configuration drawings for systems installed
Works with Hardware Engineers to build equipment prototypes and plan for lab growth requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a minimum of an Active Secret Security Clearance
High school diploma
Ability to be proactive and self-driven to deliver high quality results in a fast pace environment
Hardware/Electronics Technician Certification or Equivalent Experience or Training
Training or experience with Soldering (prefer JSTD-001 Certification or equivalent)
Experience with optical fibers, fiber optic tools and fiber optic components; Fiber Optic Technician and Fiber Optic Installer certificates (or ability to obtain them)
Experience with assembling military style connectors and copper cabling
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Self-motivated to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision when required
Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
