18h ago
Senior Engineering Technician
Patuxent River, MD
$81.2k-$121.7k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll provide direct technical support to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System program in a classified test and evaluation environment. Your work will ensure operational success through integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated airborne surveillance systems. This role offers hands-on involvement with cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Support MQ-4C Triton system testing, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Perform functional checkouts and system-level diagnostics on air vehicle systems.
- Interpret engineering drawings, test plans, and technical manuals.
- Coordinate with test directors and engineers in classified environments.
๐ Requirements
- Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- 10+ years of relevant technical experience
- Experience on unmanned aerial systems, preferably MQ-4C or RQ-4
- Proficient in avionics test equipment like spectrum analyzers
โจ Nice to Have
- Technical school or advanced military training in electronics/avionics
- Prior experience with MQ-4C Triton systems integration
- Familiarity with NAVAIR processes and tools like Confluence/JIRA
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Health insurance
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation including salary range $39.03-$58.50/hr
- ๐ Learning and development opportunities
- ๐๏ธ Paid leave
- ๐ Retirement benefits
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Reviewยท 30 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Role requires 10+ years experience but offers no degree flexibility; only HS diploma/GED required
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs โ physical demands typical but not always in tech roles
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