Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Work Location: Patuxent River, MD
Pay: $28.39/hour - $47/hour plus$4.57/hour Health & Wellness benefit
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.
At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD, SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an Instrumentation Technician III or IV to perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and associated wiring harnesses on unmanned aircraft systems to include primarily the MQ-25, control stations and, on an as-needed basis, the MQ-9.
This position requires a significant amount of travel between multiple CONUS sites.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
- Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting sophisticated instrumentation systems.
- Support on-aircraft ground testing.
- Perform instrumentation pre-flights, post-flights and test flight support (including loading and removing data cartridges and delivering them to data processing) for MQ-25 aircraft
- Testing will frequently be done at other test facilities and carriers, so up to 50% travel is required.
- Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
- Conform to AVMI FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.
Work Conditions:
- Some of the tasks may require the use of hazardous chemicals and working in noisy environments.
- Conditions will vary but most work performed in enclosed buildings.
- Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 unassisted and 50-100 lbs. assisted by others.
- Working hours are 0600-1530 (first shift) and 1300-2230 (2nd Shift).
- Travel will be required to St. Louis, MO (and other sites near there), as well as Lakehurst, NJ (launch and recovery T&E), abd San Diego or Norfolk for (carrier-based work on control stations) estimated at up to 50% travel (20 days per month three to four times the first year – around 75-100 travel days)
Education/Experience/Skills
- High School diploma required with two years of relevant experience preferred.
- Five (5) years (minimum) of experience with aircraft instrumentation systems (8-10 years’ experience preferred) and the willingness to work various shifts and weekends.
- Ability to travel up to 50% to associated CONUS sites.
- Must already have or must be able to obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start (government-taught classes may be used if available).
- Know how to route and terminate wires in aircraft.
- Exposure to FOD and tool control policies.
- Understands the dangers of hazardous chemicals and knows how to use PPE for protection.
- Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
- U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
- All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
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Working at SA-TECH: As a highly regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.
SA-TECH provides employees with:
- Employee Recognition
- Above-Average Compensation
- Competitive Employee Benefits
- Continuous Training and Professional Development
- Ample Career Advancement Opportunities
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave
Other Important Information You Should Know:
- Expressing Interest: By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in the advertised position but could be considered for other career opportunities within our company requiring similar skills and experience. Should a match be identified, you may be contacted for this as well as other openings, including future opportunities.
- Work Schedules: SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
- SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
- SA-TECH participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system and will verify information and photo submitted through the E-Verify system to verify authorization to work within the U.S.
- The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
- At SA-TECH, our priority is always maintaining an achievement- and opportunity-oriented work environment for all of our employees, coupled with a dedication to a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about the professional development of our workforce. Continuously demonstrating our commitment to the values of quality, integrity, and excellence, our goal is to serve and empower today’s - and tomorrow’s - war fighters.
- With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse opportunities across the United States designed to propel, develop, and boost careers. Our flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable SA-TECH employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at, and outside of, work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
- If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this position. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on SA-TECH Careers , and apply for roles that perhaps better align with your qualifications.
All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
