Engineering Technician Journeyman (4964)

SMX is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician 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.

This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. clearance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, and operate a variety of systems (electrical, electronic, mechanical, avionics, etc.) for military weapon systems and/or associated support equipment or components
• 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

Required Skills/Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret with an ability to obtain TS/SCI
• High School diploma or GED
• At least five (5) years of experience in performing functions in an engineering field
• At least three (3) years of engineering experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions in DoD aircraft, DoD weapons systems, DoD mission systems or DoD support systems
• Strong understanding of military aircraft systems including mission payloads, communications, navigation, and electrical systems
• 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
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt and utilize available resources (standard procedures, applicable precedents, instructions and advice from supervisor/engineers) to determine best course of action
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in one of the following:
  • Electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, engineering technology OR
  • Completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum
• 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
• Certifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, or relevant OEM system training preferred but not required

Application Deadline: 3/2/2026