Engineering Technician - Akima
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Akima Systems Engineering is looking for an Engineering Technician to manage systems for the US Coast Guard's C5I Service Center.
Responsibilities
+ 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, and USCG specifications and standards.
+ Develops or reviews designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data.
+ 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.
+ Assists engineers with designs, tests, and machinery, products, and other equipment.
+ Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts.
+ Assists in the analysis of test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
+ Assists in the set up and testing of complete units and components.
+ Performs work under general supervision.
+ Handles complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
+ Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
Qualifications
+ Associate degree in engineering technology or completion of USCG or DOD technically “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.
+ A Secret clearance is required.
Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)
$25.60 - $43.41 Hourly
Benefits Description
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID
2024-14287
Work Type
Remote
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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 job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Responsibilities
+ 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, and USCG specifications and standards.
+ Develops or reviews designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data.
+ 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.
+ Assists engineers with designs, tests, and machinery, products, and other equipment.
+ Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts.
+ Assists in the analysis of test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
+ Assists in the set up and testing of complete units and components.
+ Performs work under general supervision.
+ Handles complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
+ Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
Qualifications
+ Associate degree in engineering technology or completion of USCG or DOD technically “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.
+ A Secret clearance is required.
Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)
$25.60 - $43.41 Hourly
Benefits Description
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID
2024-14287
Work Type
Remote
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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 job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Source : Akima