What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Engineering Technician position at Contract Professionals, Inc.?
Location: Quincy, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 40 hrs/week
Pay Range: $33.44 per hour
Perks & Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), PTO, Career development, Cutting-edge technology environment
About The Role
As an Advanced Engineering Technician supporting our client, you will play a hands-on role in the development, testing, and improvement of complex electro-mechanical systems and prototype hardware. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to support mission-critical projects. This position offers exposure to advanced technologies and unique opportunities to expand your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics
- Construct, modify, debug, and calibrate tools, equipment, and systems
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and adjustment of complex electro-mechanical hardware
- Design and build basic tooling or fixtures for specialized tasks
- Conduct and document statistically based experiments to define process parameters
- Analyze data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommend process improvements
- Support engineering activities such as prototype fabrication, assembly, and check-out
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering technician or similar role
- U.S. citizenship (due to work performed within secured facilities)
- Proficiency using fabrication tools and handling complex hardware builds
- Strong electrical and mechanical assembly skills (electrical focus preferred)
- Ability to organize, analyze, and document technical data
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the undersea systems domain
- Background with advanced or experimental hardware environments
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced engineering teams
Additional Details
- Work involves exposure to emerging, advanced technologies
- Opportunity to contribute to projects with significant real-world and national impact
- Ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on technical work and continuous learning
Why Join CPI?
- Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
- Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position
About Us
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. https://www.cpijobs.com/
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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