Engineering Technician IV (UAS)

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Months/Years of Experience:  At least Seven (7) years experience performing non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents which are not fully applicable. Such assignments, which are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. May also plan such assignments. Receives technical advice from supervisory or engineer; work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). May be assisted by lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment. Performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

• Developing or reviewing designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms; conventional piping systems; and building site layouts).

• Conducting tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports.

• Applying methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings.

Required Qualifications:  U.S. Citizen. Security Clearance Required.  Applicant must have availability to perform regular national travel to remote locations.  Averaging up to 1 week of travel per quarter. Must have proficiency in basic electrical theory and circuitry.  Engineering design, testing, iteration and evaluation experience is preferred.  Familiarity with weapon systems and subsystems is preferred. Must be a team player and be able and willing to learn and adapt to changing workload and technologies. Applicant should have basic understanding or experience with Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USV’s) “uncrewed boats” and other remotely controlled systems. Training will be provided to supplement experience level. Excellent written and verbal skills to produce and present information, technologies and complex systems to stakeholders is preferred.  Applicant should have a posture of safety and be able to demonstrate responsible decision-making skills.

Desired Qualifications:  Interest or experience in autonomy, robotics, weapons systems, USVs, prototyping and military tactics.  Desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Self-motivated. Mission oriented.  Ability to adapt and learn new skills. Ability to travel regularly.

Skills Needed:

*Knowledge of USV Hardware integration and fabrication

*Knowledge of USV operation, troubleshooting and repair

*Basic electronics, digital, AC and DC knowledge

*Written and verbal proficiency

*Engineering Test & Evaluation experience

*Familiarity with DoD or Navy procedures and regulations, policies, and procedures

*Coordinating projects

*Gathering and analyzing data and information regarding military weapons systems or Test and Evaluation assets

*Reviewing technical documents and writing narratives

*Compiling statistics and data for projects

*Support and coordination of Demonstrations and VIP events

*Managing the execution of inspection and maintenance programs, tracking system management *Creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance

*Developing and leading process improvements, developing recommendations and procedures for improving efficiency

Duties:  Provide support for PRTR USV range operations. Support offsite and remote testing that requires frequent national travel.  Support mission and Special Projects at Dahlgren location.  Work closely with the Range Test Engineering Team and Boat Group to maintain test program documentation and records.  Prepare and present data, reports and test results.

Comments:  Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.