ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:  Services and calibrates Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) in a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) shop environment.  Provides support to the engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic /mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.

1.       Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites.

2.       Performs or coordinates test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems.

3.       Designs and writes test procedures, critiques, and system test procedures and assists in the development of upgrades and enhancements.

4.       Implements Engineering Change Instructions.

5.       Investigates system problems and provides white papers on the results of the investigation; prepares recommendations and solutions on system problems to include alternate testing to verify change.

6.       Trains others in the operation and performance of the system(s).

7.       Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.

8.       Assists in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.

9.       Complies with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications, and test procedures.

10.   Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.

11.   Serves as senior/lead technician and assists in the training of other technicians.

12.   Coordinates and supervises a team of employees for a given job with the responsibility for scheduling tasks and monitoring technical and employee performance.

13.   Supports engineers in the development of technical proposals and provides input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

14.   Provides technical support that is recognized outside of the company services as one of the few industry or discipline experts.

15.   Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.

16.   Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:  The incumbent must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or equivalent military training and at least 10 years of job-related experience.  The incumbent must possess good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.  This position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.  The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.  Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver’s license.