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Your role:

You will be part of the team and install, operate, and maintain LOCAITS instrumentation.

What you’ll do all day:

• Install, operate, and maintain LOCAITS instrumentation.
• Support the LOCAITS lead engineer in the design, installation, production and deployment of LOCAITS GPS/IMU kits on various aerial and ground vehicles platforms.
• Support both local and TDY test events involving LOCAITS data collection on integrated aviation/weapons systems.
• As part of LOCAITS test support, install and operate range equipment (camera's, intercom, video monitors, fiber and ethernet cables).

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks?
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Enjoy multitasking.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• 7 years of applicable experience supporting engineering, design, or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 3 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 4 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; and the following additional requirements: h. Instrumentation – Experience must include successful completion of sixteen (16) weeks of civilian or military training in electronics or basic instrumentation techniques and a minimum of 4 years of experience in electronics/instrumentation supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.
• Must be willing to work outdoors up to 70% of the time regardless of weather conditions, to include hot/humid conditions, cold conditions, heights, and around ammunition and explosives.
• Must be able to come to work early, stay late, and work in shifts as testing schedule dictates.
• Must be willing to work paid overtime hours and travel at least 30% of the year.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be both mechanically as well as electrically inclined.
• Possess basic computer skills, to include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and the ability to prepare informal test reports.
• Must work well with others, have a strong work ethic, be a motivated self-starter, be well organized, and be on time to work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• Prefer seven years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization or three years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and four years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area.
• Prefer both mechanical and electrical experience in the testing of military weapon systems.
• Prefer experience in operation of target vehicles for test operations.
• Prefer experience with installation, termination and maintenance of fiber optic cable.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.