What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at ThayerMahan, Inc.?
Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
Job Requisition – Electrical Technician
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test payloads
- Configure circuit boards, electrical assemblies and mechanical assemblies
- Read & understand wiring harness drawings & create schematic based on the harness layout.
- Integrate and test equipment operation with various software and electronic tools.
- Troubleshoot broken equipment; mechanically and electrically.
- Perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on vessels returning from deployment.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, understanding and maintaining work orders, and maintaining accurate inventory counts.
- Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operation.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- 4 – 8 years experience, or 2 year technical degree and 2 years experience
Preferred Skills:
- Certified in IPC/WHMA-A-620E Class 3 Standard
- Certified in IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Standard
- Experience in satellite communications, including BGAN and Starlink.
- Experience using electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, and multimeters.
- Knowledge about data transmission systems including CAN (NMEA2000) and ethernet.
- Experience in soldering and splicing cables
- Experience with preventative maintenance cycles on complex mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work overtime and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and regulations.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
- Ready to work in various outdoor conditions
- U.S. citizenship required as this position entails access to Controlled Unclassed Information.
- Some sea trips may be required (0 – 10%)
- International Travel may be required
What we Offer:
Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization. This is an exempt position.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!
ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.