General Technician I-II (MQ-25)

Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

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 34-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 at NAS 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 a General Technician I - II to provide aircraft instrumentation and wiring support, primarily for the MQ-25 and on an as-needed basis, the MQ-9.

This position requires up to 25% travel between multiple CONUS sites after six months. Travel will slow dramatically by middle of 2025.

As a General Technician, you’ll apply your learned technical knowledge to perform general engineering support functions for wiring, sheet metal, electronics, drafting, instrumentation, structures, or machining disciplines. The technician also assists more senior engineering technicians 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.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Support ongoing MQ-25 flight test operations including pre/post-flight instrumentation procedures and post-flight instrumentation inspections.  
• Troubleshoot instrumentation system discrepancies including sensors (thermocouples, accelerometers and pressure sensors required with limited strain gage troubleshooting), wiring and data acquisition hardware.  
• COMSEC duties with secret data handling.
• Wire various instrumentation packages.
• Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting sophisticated instrumentation systems.  
• Support on-aircraft ground testing.  
• Testing will frequently be done at other test facilities and carriers, so up to 25% travel is required.  
• Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
• Conform to AVMI FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.  

Work Conditions:

• Some of the tasks may require the use of hazardous chemicals and working in noisy environments.    
• Conditions will vary but most work performed in enclosed buildings.  
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.  
• Must be capable of lifting 50 unassisted and 50-100 lbs. assisted by others.
• Working hours are 0600-1530 (first shift) and 1300-2230 (2nd Shift). 
• After six (6) months on the job, travel will be required to St. Louis, MO (and other sites near there), as well as Lakehurst, NJ estimated at up to 25% travel. This will slow by the beginning/middle of 2025.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:

• 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 2-3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.
• 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 start 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.

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Working at SA-TECH:

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 unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Highlights of SA-TECH’s employee benefits include:

• Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
• Dental plan with orthodontics
• Vision plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-Term Disability
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Sick leave
• Flexible PTO options

SA-TECH 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.