What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician VI - Range Operations and Sustainment - PRTR position at Trax International?
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| Engineering Technician VI - Range Operations and Sustainment - PRTR |
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| Job Description | ||||||||||
| **PENDING CONTRACT AWARD** The Engineering Technician VI at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) performs nonroutine and complex assignments involving planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable. Duties and Responsibilities * Provides leadership and execution of Range Operations and Sustainment in support of all testing * Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work * Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others * Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements * Utilizes project leadership and organizational skills * Handles projects and resolves associated issues, promotes accountability, and meets strict deadlines * Ensures comprehensive data-driven recommendations for process enhancements, thus maximizing results and supporting strategic decision-making * Trains and may be assisted by lower level technicians * Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment * Conducts tests or experiments * Analyzes results and redesigns or modifies range and lab equipment and systems to improve performance and reports results * Develops designs for Range equipment without critical performance requirements which are difficult to satisfy such as engine parts, research instruments, or special purpose circuitry from general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements) * Uses untried and untested measurement techniques to assess the ability to improve/upgrade range capabilities * Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems * Prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc. * Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance * Facilitates range equipment modification to meet defined test requirements and procedures * Conducts tests using all types of instruments * Facilitates the collection of the needed test data to support the data analysis and test results processes * Prepares designs and specifications for various complex range equipment or systems * Plans approach to solve design problems * Conceives and recommends new design techniques * Assures compatibility of design with other parts of the system * Designs and coordinates test set-ups * May advise equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies * Plans approach and conducts various experiments to develop equipment or systems characterized by difficult performance requirements because of conflicting attributes such as versatility, size, and ease of operation or unusual combination of techniques or components * Arranges for fabrication of pilot models and determines test procedures and design of special test equipment * Performs other duties as assigned |
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Required Skills and Qualifications * The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements * Must be a U.S. Citizen The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. |
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TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.