AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.
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The PositionAMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)-Junior to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.
About the location: Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.
A typical day as an Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)-Junior may include:

• Works day shift hours for training only-Normal working hours will be 2nd shift hours (2:30pm to midnight) once training is complete
• Provides operations and maintenance support for Hangar 144 (shielded Hangar), the Aircraft Anechoic Test Facility (AATF) and the Advanced System Integration Laboratory (ASIL)
• Assists with coordinating, scheduling and providing for Test Project Engineers’ aircraft, facility use and Support Equipment (SE) needs
• Delivers SE to the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) for preventative or unscheduled maintenance as required
• Schedules and obtains SE from FRC for project support
• Maintains fueling ground support equipment
• Assists in aircraft fueling operations
• Provides aircraft cooling air
• Provides fire watch
• Conducts purging of aircraft
• Connects and operates hydraulic carts for aircraft operation
• Activates/Deactivates the facilities fire alarm as required for test support and tracks
• Performs required preventative maintenance
• Operates government equipment such as forklift, man lift, tug and other equipment as required
• Assists with crane rigging
• Conducts facilities maintenance

Must-haves

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of relevant work experience
• Experience using hand tools
• Experience using computers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work overtime when required by testing schedule
• Proactive attitude seeking out work
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Previous experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks
• Previous experience working around aircraft or at NAS Patuxent River
• College degree or technical certification

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWASCandidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.
Physical Environment And Working ConditionsThe physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.
The physical environment requires the employee to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs. and/or operating machinery to assist in the movement of heavy objects, such as forklifts and dollies.
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Our Excellent Benefits And PerksStaying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.