Engineering Technician III (Job 1290)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The Engineering Technician III performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments, but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairable (DLR) 
• Provide technical support to resolve Fleet Casualty Reports (CASREPs) 
• Assist with maintaining and updating Bench Stock Repair Parts 
• Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot USN electronics and subassemblies down to the component level 
• Develop/ update testing methods and equipment 
• Develop/ update work instructions for testing electronics 
• Accurately record parts required/ used and hours spent on modules 
• Perform Beyond Economic Analyses on Depot Level Repairable (DLR) material returned from fleet 
• Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment
• Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors
• Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods, including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in a prescribed form.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED.
• Formal electronics training from a Technical School, Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or a four-year electronics apprentice program 
• Seven (7) years of experience to also include: design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings, or an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science 
• Formal electronics training from a Technical School, Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or a four-year electronics apprentice program 
• Five (5) years of experience to also include: design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings
• Two (2) with degree/formal training or four (4) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include performing one or a combination of the following duties: following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment; conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors; extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form. 
• An individual shall be capable of performing standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follow standard work methods on recurring assignments, but receive explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. 
• Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress.  
• Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) qualified in 9 months. 
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Top Secret eligibility preferred.

Basic Compensation: $26.62 - $30.00 per hour

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.