NAVAIR Engineering Technician

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Seeking a seasoned Engineering Technician Level 6 to provide direct technical support to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. This position involves working in a high-tempo, classified test and evaluation environment supporting the integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated airborne surveillance and reconnaissance systems. The technician will serve as an interface between engineering, flight test, and logistics personnel to ensure operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technician supporting MQ-4C Triton system testing, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Support flight test integration, payload integration, ground control station (GCS) systems, and aircraft subsystems.
• Perform functional checkouts, system-level diagnostics, and component-level troubleshooting on MQ-4C air vehicle and support systems.
• Assist in the installation and removal of systems, wiring, and test equipment on unmanned air vehicles and support platforms.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, test plans, and technical manuals (NAVAIR publications, TWOs, IETMs).
• Collect, analyze, and report test data; provide input to test documentation and anomaly reports.
• Coordinate with test directors, system engineers, and security personnel in classified lab and hangar environments.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management, safety protocols, and security procedures.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience, with at least 2 years supporting airborne systems at a senior technician level.
• Experience working on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), preferably MQ-4C Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk.
• Proficient in the use of avionics test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, data acquisition tools).
• Strong understanding of military aircraft systems including mission payloads, communications, navigation, and electrical systems.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a secure, fast-paced environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with install of computer room hardware.
• Prior experience with MQ-4C Triton systems integration and Test laboratory at Patuxent River or a similar test facility.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR processes, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and configuration management tools, Confluence and JIRA.
• Knowledge of flight test operations, ground station systems, and data telemetry.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle and test documentation (CTE, TPS, DT&E).
• Certifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, or relevant OEM system training preferred but not required.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $77,600.00/Yr. - USD $129,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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