Engineering Technician V (xDMS)

San Diego, CA
Full Time
xDMS
Experienced
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This technician performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems, and coordinates, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches. Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. This incumbent may train and be assisted by lower-level technicians, and performs one or a combination of the following:
  1. Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results
  2. From general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements), develops designs for equipment without critical performance requirements that are difficult to satisfy, such as engine parts, research instruments, or special purpose circuitry. Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems, selects from several possible design layouts, calculates design data, and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, and procedures. May check and analyze drawings or equipment to determine adequacy of drawings and design.
  3. Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance. Determines test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures. Conducts tests using all types of instruments. Analyzes and evaluates test results and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.
  4. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
  5. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
  6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  7. Participates in special projects as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
  • Be able to provide semiprofessional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.
  • Have some practical knowledge of science or engineering, some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science.
  • Assist in preparation of design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of related hardware and software pertaining to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment.
  • 3-5 years of directly related experience supporting information systems operations.
Education: Associate’s degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Travel Required: 0%
Work Location: San Diego, CA
This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.


PREFERRED SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline

REMARKS
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $39.50 - $50 an hour.
Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD24-14 Engineering Technician V (xDMS)***
 

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

  • Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
  • Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
  • Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
  • Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
  • Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
  • Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
  • Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
  • Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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