Engineering Tech VI - Depot (Job 1246)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview 

This role involves performing in-depth technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairable (DLRs), including detailed analysis of U.S. Navy electronics and subassemblies down to the component level. Responsibilities include providing technical support for resolving Fleet Casualty Reports (CASREPs), maintaining and updating bench stock repair parts, and accurately documenting parts usage and labor hours. The position also contributes to the development and refinement of testing methods, equipment, and work instructions to improve repair processes. Additionally, it requires conducting Beyond Economic Repair analyses on DLR materials returned from the fleet to determine cost-effectiveness and future disposition. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairable (DLR) 
• Provide technical support to resolve Fleet Casualty Reports (CASREP’s) 
• Assist with maintaining and updating Bench Stock Repair Parts 
• Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot USN electronics and subassemblies down to the component level 
• Develop/ update testing methods and equipment 
• Develop/ update work instructions for testing electronics 
• Accurately record parts required/ used and hours spent on modules 
• Perform Beyond Economic Analyses on Depot Level Repairable (DLR) material returned from fleet 

Qualifications  

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED. 
• 12 years with a degree/formal training or 14 years with HS/GED of practical experience to include: design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents, and drawings. 
• Required: Must have electronics training from technical school, military school (class A or B electronics or Communications) or 4-year apprentice program.  
• Ability to use Multi Meter, Familiar with Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope.  
• Ability to use and interpret wiring diagrams and schematic. Ability to do soldering. 
• Desired: Previous depot level repair experience, Secret Clearance, LabVIEW 
• An individual shall have notable experience performing one or a combination of the following duties:  
• Prepares designs and specifications for various complex equipment or systems (e.g., a heating system in an office building, or new electronic components such as solid state devices for instrumentation equipment) 
• Plans an approach to solve design problems; conceives and recommends new design techniques 
• Resolves design problems with contract personnel and assures compatibility of design with other parts of the system 
• Designs and coordinates test set-ups and experiments to prove or disprove the feasibility of the preliminary design 
• Uses untried and untested measurement techniques and improves the performance of the equipment.  
• May advise equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies; plans approach and conducts various experiments to develop equipment or systems characterized by (a) difficult performance requirements because of conflicting attributes such as versatility, size, and ease of operation; or (b) unusual combination of techniques or components.  
• Arranges for the fabrication of pilot models and determines test procedures and design of special test equipment.  
• An individual shall be capable of independently planning and accomplishing complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity or serving as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of engineering, e.g., environmental factors affecting electronic engineering. 
• An individual may supervise or train and be assisted by lower-level technicians. 
• Completed work is reviewed for compliance with overall project objectives. 
• Active Secret Clearance walking through the door 

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.