KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Engineering Technician V, to join our team. This position is onsite in Ladson, SC. This is an SCA position.
Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers' program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.
This position provides advanced technical support for engineering, testing, modernization, sustainment, and system integration activities. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for supporting complex engineering efforts, conducting advanced troubleshooting and testing, analyzing technical data, developing technical recommendations, and mentoring junior personnel. The position requires substantial technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Primary Duties:- Lead the preparation, review, and modification of complex engineering documents, technical data packages, drawings, specifications, procedures, and reports.
- Serve as a senior technical resource supporting engineering analysis, testing, modernization, sustainment, and integration activities.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and root cause analysis of systems, subsystems, components, and test equipment.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute complex testing activities, including test setup development, equipment configuration, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Evaluate engineering and test data to identify trends, deficiencies, performance issues, and recommended corrective actions.
- Develop technical recommendations supporting engineering change proposals, equipment modifications, system upgrades, and process improvements.
- Coordinate technical activities with engineers, customers, logisticians, production personnel, and other stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Review technical work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
- Research, collect, and analyze technical information from engineering documentation, maintenance records, field reports, test results, and historical data sources.
- Develop and implement improvements to maintenance procedures, test processes, technical documentation, and work instructions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior technicians and less experienced personnel.
- Perform assignments requiring substantial judgment, initiative, and technical expertise in adapting established engineering methods and procedures to meet mission requirements.
- Function as a subject matter expert for assigned systems, equipment, processes, or technical disciplines
Skills and Qualifications:- Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills
- Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
- Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience using technical drawing tools and/or MBSE tools
- Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
- Detail oriented
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Advanced troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience using technical drawing tools, modeling tools, and/or MBSE tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical data packages.
- Strong understanding of engineering test methods, system integration activities, and configuration management practices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, engineers, and program personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior personnel.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and customer requirements.
- AAV maintenance experience within a Marine Corps AAV Battalion is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
Education and Experience: - Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline AND ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering technician experience, including preparation and modification of engineering documents and technical data.
- In lieu of an associate's degree, formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience may be substituted
- In lieu of formal electronics training, completion of a four-year electronics apprentice program AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience may be substituted
- In lieu of a four-year electronics apprentice program, a High School diploma or GED AND seven (12) years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience may be substituted
- Experience supporting complex engineering, testing, maintenance, modernization, or system integration efforts is required.
- Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring personnel, and independently executing complex technical assignments is highly desirable.
Clearance:This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Compensation: While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $30.00 an hour to $35.00 an hour. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.
This position would be entitled to Health and Welfare (H&W) benefits at a max rate of $4.93 per hour worked up to 40 hours per week. H&W rate is subject to change based on selected company benefits and contract wage determination.
KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
- Medical Coverage
- Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
- 401K Plan with Employer Matching
- Annual Discretionary Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
- Certification reimbursement program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group
To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website,
