Engineering Technician III

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Job Description:

The Defense & Intelligence Group with Leidos has an opening for an Engineering Technician III supporting our NATSC contract in Newport Rhode Island.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be operating the Heading Coil Facilities at the Navy Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport and Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA). The candidate will operate both coils to perform heading sensor and module-level calibrations, operate the Towed Array Test Set (TATS), and build up heading sensor assemblies following detailed procedures. 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 also be reviewed in process. Performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as: Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts. Conducts a variety of tests using established methods. Prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data, pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors. Extracts engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources; processes the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry; presents the data in prescribed form.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate and 1.5 years work related experience in electrical/electronic systems.
  Experience performing tasks using formal work procedures.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. Must have a minimum of a DOD Interim secret level clearance to start in this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented completion of soldering and/or fiber-optic termination/connectorization certification/training.
  Operational knowledge and experience with industrial equipment.

• Active DOD secret clearance or Interim Secret clearance.

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External Referral Bonus $:

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