Job Title
Engineering Technician
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
RWESS - Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL 35808 US (Primary)
Job Description
For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.
An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.
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Your role :
Test Range Operations.
What you'll do all day :
- Support Test Engineers with various types of testing to include : Infrared Data Collection, UAS / CUAS, Target Vehicle Operations, Aircraft Survivability, Sensors, LASERS, Radar, Force Protection Systems, Integrated Base Defense. Assist with Network Installation and Management, Test Setup, Execution and Test Tear-down.
- Help develop requirements, procedures, and unique test methods.
- Support equipment maintenance and inventory (researching vendors to order new / replacement items, and shipping of items / equipment to test locations.
- Ensure that all instrumentation / test equipment is properly maintained and setup.
You will love this job if you :
Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks?Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.Are good at communicating with people.Have a positive attitude.Enjoy multitasking.Minimum requirements for this position :
Candidate must be willing to work outdoors up to 70% of the time regardless of weather conditions, to include hot / humid conditions, cold conditions, heights, and around ammunition and explosives.Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Secret Security Clearance.Candidate must be able to come to work early, stay late, and work in shifts as testing schedule dictates.Candidate must be willing to work paid overtime hours and travel at least 30% of the year.Candidate must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.Candidate must be both mechanically as well as electrically inclined.Candidate shall possess basic computer skills, to include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and the ability to prepare informal test reports. Candidate must work well with others, have a strong work ethic, be a motivated self-starter, be well organized, and be on time to work.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)Desired skills and experience for this position :
Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.Prefer seven years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization or three years of applicable college / vocational / military / technical school and four years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area.Prefer both mechanical and electrical experience in the testing of military weapon systems.Prefer experience in operation of target vehicles for test operations.Prefer experience with installation, termination and maintenance of fiber optic cable.Prefer experience driving heavy equipment / tractors experience.What we offer :
Competitive salaries.Continuing education assistance.Professional development allotment.Multiple healthcare benefit packages.401K with employer matching.Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.