Title:  Engineering Technician D

Job Title: Engineering Technician D

Job Code: 44953

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 4/10 Monday - Thursday

Job Description:

Engineering Technician Level D is a highly developed technical support individual contributor who performs a broad range of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical disciplines. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance activities through the construction, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustment, diagnosis, repair, and sustainment of equipment, components, devices, and systems. Working with a high degree of autonomy, Engineering Technician Level D applies advanced technical knowledge and practical experience to resolve issues, support operational goals, and make recommendations for solutions and process improvements. This position may also serve as a mentor to lower-level technicians and provide guidance on technical tasks and standard work practices.

Essential Functions:

• Perform a variety of technical duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas in support of engineering and operational objectives.
• Assist in the design, construction, test, checkout, and validation of test equipment, fixtures, and support systems.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, components, devices, and systems.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks and complete adjustments, modifications, and component replacements as directed.
• Operate, support, and maintain complex machines, specialized test equipment, and computer-controlled systems.
• Work from schematics, operating manuals, repair manuals, engineering drawings, specifications, and written or verbal instructions.
• Conduct tests, collect data, and document results in prescribed formats in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Prepare prescribed compounds, solutions, and materials as required to support technical and laboratory processes.
• Identify technical problems, analyze root causes, and recommend practical solutions to engineering, manufacturing, or leadership teams.
• Support process improvements, equipment sustainment, and operational efficiency initiatives through sound technical judgment and initiative.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lower-level peers on technical assignments, troubleshooting methods, and task execution.
• Communicate with contacts within and outside the department to obtain, clarify, interpret, and provide technical information.
• Support assignments requiring judgment, initiative, and a strong working knowledge of established procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and operational standards in the performance of all duties.

 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with poly US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting test equipment, production equipment, or laboratory systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Experience performing troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance on complex equipment or systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to others.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and process support activities