Overview
This position is contingent upon Contract Award**
Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
The Engineering Technician III will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the engineering needs of the project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports Data Acquisition and Analysis in Weapons Systems and Munitions Testing.• Works independently to perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.• Selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.• Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions.• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.• Supports various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.• Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.• Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials which are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.• Develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications.• Uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.• Demonstrates a knowledge of, and skill in applying, standardized rules, procedures, or operations requiring. considerable training and experience in engineering methods and practices acquired through classroom or on-the-job training in the field.• Computes findings from test firing data on small ammunition to determine the center of impact, frequency distribution, standard deviation and probable error.• Takes test readings and record findings.• Performs basic mathematics using standard formulas.• Conducts basic field observations and obtain, identify, handle, and store material sample.• Assists higher-graded technicians by preparing graphs, charts, diagrams, and visual presentations.• Performs other duties as assigned.
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EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE
High school diploma or equivalent, with some vocational or technical training is desired.• Five (5) years of experience performing assignments that may not be completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and performing recurring work independently.• Technical assembly and troubleshooting skills for complex equipment.• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams with accuracy and attention to detail.• Problem-solving abilities, applied particularly to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions.• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and train lower-level technicians, ensuring technical standards are upheld throughout the teams.• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, providing insights and support to achieve optimized testing outcomes, and encouraging cooperative efforts in line with best practices.• Technical acumen in instrumentation and methodologies related to T&E and possesses strong skills in using untried and untested measurement techniques.• Military experience preferred.• Prior experience working in a specific engineering discipline related to T&E preferred.• Involvement in testing and troubleshooting military-grade systems preferred.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS: As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.
