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Engineering Technician II - Hardware Solutions

Location: Middletown, RI

Facility: SEACORP facility

Business Area: Hardware Solutions

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: SEACORP's Hardware Solutions department is seeking an Engineering Technician. The Engineering Technician III performs a wide range of technical activities related to the production, prototyping, testing, installation, troubleshooting, upgrading and optimization of systems on a variety of military platforms. The Technician will perform work in a laboratory environment and/or in the field, and selected candidates are often experienced users of a particular system.

Specific tasks may include:

• Read assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, or engineering instructions for mechanical and electrical assembly of electronic warfare, antenna, and payload systems.
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
• Test electronics units using standard test equipment and analyze results to evaluate performance.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with engineers and manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to identify reason(s) for failure and path to repair.
• Provide feedback to engineering on Technical Data Packages including mechanical, electrical, and assembly drawings as well as Test Procedures.
• Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
• Assist with the procurement of parts and maintenance of inventory and related documentation.
• Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
• Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.

Qualifications:

Education: Highschool Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. The ideal candidate would also have already completed J-STD-001 Soldering, IPC-A-610, WHMA/IPC-A-620 and Shipboard Fiber MIL-STD-2042 trainings.

Experience: 2 years of related experience required.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Travel: 10%

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: This positions requires the following physical activities: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Significant use of small hand and electrical tools that require fine motor skills. Significant use of computers, including use of a mouse and keyboard as well as the viewing of computer screens. occasional lifting <40 lbs.; infrequent lifting of <40lbs., occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions for temperature and lighting, with some potential exposure to fumes associated with soldering. Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses and safety shoes recommended.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.