Description Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Work Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD Pay Info: $35/hr - $37/hr plus $5.11/hr (Health & Wellness (H&W) 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 37-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 (NAWCAD) at NAS Patuxent River, MD, SA-TECH supports Test Wing Instrumentation Support Services for Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), where we've been proudly supporting the mission continuously since 2015. For TWI, SA-TECH provides technical, engineering, supply, administrative, program analysis and management, and facility contractor support services. These efforts support the design, development, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and evaluation, calibration, modification, operation, and maintenance of aircraft and uninstalled engine instrumentation.
SA-TECH is actively looking to hire an Aerospace Engineering, Instrumentation, and Operations (AEIO) Technician I or II for VX-20 to perform a critical role in naval aviation flight testing on the E2D platform.
In this role, you will be involved with one or more functions, such as (but not limited to):
- Instrumentation Installation & Calibration: Mounting and configuring critical flight test sensors, transducers (e.g., strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, and pressure sensors), and real-time data collection systems onto aircraft.
- System Operations & Testing: Running and maintaining advanced data acquisition hardware, telemetry antennas, simulators, and avionics test benches according to approved test plans.
- Aircraft Flight Line Operations: Participating in ground movements (acting as a wing walker, brake rider, or director during towing operations) and utilizing Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Data Processing & Analytics: Extracting, processing, and validating raw engineering data collected from field tests, while identifying system errors or gaps in data consistency.
- Hardware & Cable Fabrication: Building and modifying customized wiring harnesses, terminating connectors, and handling minor sheet metal fabrication to fit custom testing rigs.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
- Preflight, post flight E-2D platform, as well as flight test pods and ground support equipment (test carts, DRODI vans)
- Wire various instrumentation packages
- Wire various platforms; follow VX-20 and AID processes and procedures.
- Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting E-2D 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).
- Some testing may be done at other test facilities and carriers, so some travel is required.
- Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
- Conform to AVMI and LM 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:
- Conditions will vary but most of the work will be performed in enclosed buildings.
- The role requires high physical mobility (climbing on ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.)
- Working hours are 0530 to 1500 or 0600-1530 with a sporadic need to work flex hours and possibly some overtime
Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of experience with flight test or avionics tracking.
- An Associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or a military equivalent is highly preferred.
- Experience with specialized diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators) and formal certifications like J-STD-001 (soldering standard) are highly advantageous.
- For wiring, electronics, and instrumentation duties, must obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days (Government-taught classes may be used if available).
- Basic knowledge of electronics, small circuits, and general tool use preferred.
- Basic computer skills, focusing on MS Office, would be a plus in this role.
- Ability to work well with people.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.
- 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 be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start 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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Supporting Our Warfighters:
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.________________________________________________
** Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers