What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician I position at TRISTAR?
Company: Tri Star Engineering, Inc.
Apply for position at: www.star3.com
Location: US VA-Dahlgren
Employee Type: Full-Time/ Exempt
Travel Required: No
Relocation Accommodation: No
Approximate Start Date: Upon Suitable Candidate Selection
Posting Close: Upon Suitable Candidate Selection
TRISTAR is seeking a Engineering Technician I for our government customer in Dahlgren, VA
Position Description:
- TRISTAR is seeking a Technician to provide Tactical Exploitation sensor and Link-16 JTIDS technical support for the Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department - Electromagnetic Effects Division (B50) Shipboard Sensor Support group at our Dahlgren, VA location
Position Responsibilities:
- Duties will include coordinating and directly supporting the removal, installation and certification testing of Tactical Exploitation Sensor and Link-16 antennas aboard various classes of United States Navy vessel
- Support of the overhaul/repair of the antennas within the NSWC Antenna Production Laboratory
- Provide regular status updates to support the Surface Maritime Sensor Group and the Production and Evaluation Program Manager with coordination and scheduling
- Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) policies
Position Requirements:
- One (1) year of general experience in electronics, physics, or RF energy
- Good writing, communications and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to accept and respond to new emergent and unique project task requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing to coworkers and team members as well as external entities/customers
- Ability to travel to support shipboard work for overnight as well as extended periods of time (1-2 weeks at a time)
- Computer knowledge of programs, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office - Word, Excel; e-mail services
- Experience working aboard Navy ships
- Ability to Lift and Carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work at VARIOUS shipboard heights, INCLUDING THE TOP OF MASTS, either from a crane bucket, scaffolding, or man lift
- Experience using one or more of the following pieces of RF test equipment; multi-meters, Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), and Network Analyzers
- Must be a US Citizen
- An Active Secret Clearance is required or be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued security clearance of secret - An interim is required before starting
Radar Education and Certification:
- High School Diploma
- Vocational/technical training beyond high school
COVID Policy: TRISTAR does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed in accordance with contract when work is performed at a customer site.
TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
