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Engineering Technician

KMS Solutions, LLC
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2026

Engineering Technician


Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of War as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. 


KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.


Position Summary 

This position is part of a team providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems. Candidates are highly desired with education and experience in technical fields.


Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Rigging operations using overhead CAT-III cranes, handling gear, pallet jacks, rigging gear, chain falls, etc. 
  • Install interfacing, mounting, and connecting components required to test systems.
  • Maintain, operate, and repair test equipment and machinery including, but not limited to, atmospheric chambers, shock and vibration machines, and mounting fixtures.
  • Read, understand, and implement customer requirements for testing electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Operate both hand and machine power tools as needed while maintaining safety standards.
  • Operate test machinery powered by hydraulic systems.


Required Education and Experience

  • Active DoD Secret clearance.
  • High School Diploma /GED.
  • Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and testing of shipboard or industrial electrical/fluid systems and components.
  • Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including Work, Excel, and Outlook.


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience operating a CAT-III crane and rigging gear handling and CAT-III crane certification.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, and operating hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of test areas such as low impact shock, high impact shock, vibration, inclination, enclosure, pressure, airborne noise, structure-borne noise, temperature, and humidity.
  • Experience as a machinist; setting up and operating machines such as drills, mills, lathes, and saws.


 Competencies

  • Mechanical propensity
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Ability to work independently and with a team


Additional Eligibility Requirements


Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement 

  • This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. 


Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None


Work Environment:

This job operates in an industrial lab environment. This role routinely manual hand tools, power hand tools, basic machining tools, and specialized mechanical test equipment.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or craw. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and lift/and or move object up to 50 pounds.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.


Telework:

  • No Telework Allowed


Travel:

  • Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
  • Travel up to 10% may be required.


Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.


AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.


KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.


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