Engineering Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Engineering Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

• This position is for 2nd shift Monday through Wednesday, with your days off being on Thursday and Friday and you will work first shift on Saturday and Sundays.
• DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORK SCHEDULE.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Capable of working in hazardous environments, including extreme temperatures.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining explosive certification level II.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Associates degree in a technical field.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Previous experience working as a technician.
• Technical writing skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a team of technicians and operators to conduct environmental testing.
• Ensure that all instrumentation/test equipment is properly maintained and set up.
• Monitor tests and record data, using both manual and automated means, and perform data compliance and consistency checks.
• Ensure that simulated environments such as rain, salt, fog, high and low temperature, high and low humidity, altitude, etc. are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Ensure that all instrumentation/test equipment is properly maintained and set up.
• Monitor tests and record data, using both manual and automated means, and perform data compliance and consistency checks.
• Create documents that pertain to test failures and anomalies.
• Perform routine checks on equipment for visual issues or maintenance needs.
• Communicate with engineers, technicians, and customers to discover and develop requirements, with the goal of optimizing and improving current and future processes.