Engineering Technician IV

Engineering Technician IVat SMX(View all jobs) (~~~/)

California, MD

SMX is seeking an Engineering Technician (ET) IV to apply their engineering experience, knowledge, and principles to install, troubleshoot, maintain, document, and provide solutions for various types of information technology infrastructure cabling and networks, as well as electrical, electronic, avionics, and/or mechanical equipment and other related devices to support Tactical and Remote Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration, and Intelligence (C5I) Edge Systems (TARCES) customer mission sets.

This position required a DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficient in reading blueprints/schematics, developing/updating system/facility drawings in accordance with unified facility criteria regulations for Building, Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI), and other related industry standards (ie: Unified Facilities Criteria) and/or local guidance as required

• Install or maintain existing fire stopping systems in conduits, trays, wall/ceiling/floor penetrations in secure/non-secure facility spaces

• Light construction finishing tasks as required for project success

• Use OTDR, power meter, optical fault locator, copper cable/fiber optic splicers, and other applicable test equipment as required for the assigned job

• Performs quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians

• Often assigned as on-site team lead and reports directly to Integration Team Project Manager

• Responsible for maintaining safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal requirements

• Attends project meetings with customer and SMX leadership to provide daily, weekly, and monthly project status updates as required

• Perform site surveys for rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates and minimum equipment list (MEL) to assigned PM and/or PMO staff

• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time both CONUS and OCONUS

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance required: Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on in an engineering field applicable to the job description and essential duties listed above

• Demonstrated knowledge/experience working with:

• National Electric Code (NEC) for low-voltage electricity

• BICSI standards

• Audio/Visual and Video teleconferencing (VTC), preference to Crestron

• Lenel, Bosch, Hirsch/Identiv, Milestone

• Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing instruments or equipment

• At least one current industry certifications: NEC, BICSI, Lenel, Bosch, Hirsch/Identiv, Milestone, Audio Visual Technologist, Certified Technology Specialist, etc

• At least two current job-safety certifications: OSHA-10, OSHA-30, OSHA Ladder Safety, OSHA Fall Protection, CPR, Confined Spaces, etc

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs

• Ability to climb ladders, use scaffolding/scissor lifts, and climb radio towers without fear of heights

• Valid US Passport

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in technology or engineering

• Current BICSI Installer-2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification or higher

• Crestron Technician certification or higher

• Familiar with LKM locking devices

• Data Center experience

• At least two current OSHA certifications

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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.