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Avionics Engineering Technician

Tekla Research

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Job Requirements

Patuxent River, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$72,000 - $100,000

Job Description



Must be a U.S. Citizen - Yes



Clearance Required: Eligible for Secret



Education Required:  High school graduation or equivalency certification.

Experience:

  • 4+ years of progressive responsible avionics engineering technical or maintenance experience in support of military or commercial aircraft.




Desired Experience

  • 8+ years’ experience shall have consisted of coordinating with engineering/technical functions with respect to maintenance and/or sustainment of avionics systems, or equivalent

  • Prior military aircraft organizational and/or intermediate maintenance, operation, and support with avionics experience, preferably in support of Generation 4 or greater technology.

  • Knowledge of and experience with Department of War (DoW) and commercial standards in Avionics and/or electrical design.

  • Knowledge of and experience with military operational manuals, and maintenance/sustainment technical publications.

  • Strong communications skills with a proactive work ethic.




Position Description:

  • Provides essential engineering and technical support for the CH-53K and YCH-53K Engineering Development Model (EDM) aircraft.

  • Responsible for maintaining unique prototype aircraft equipped with special modifications and instrumentation as a key part of the government's Test and Evaluation team.

  • Support maintenance and troubleshooting of CH-53K King Stallion avionics systems, documenting unique repairs and procedures and recommending publication updates for new capabilities and system upgrades under test.

  • Collaborate closely with FST and offers the opportunity to directly contribute to the operational readiness of the next generation of heavy-lift helicopters.






Salary:

The projected salary range for this full-time position is $72,000 to $100,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.  Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.



Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

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