Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician, who applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve problems by interpreting U.S. Navy, vendor manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with electronic repair practices, test equipment, tools, processes, and procedures.  Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher level technician, work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering and data development support for the Airborne Electro-Optics (EO) Technology Branch, Airborne EO systems Integration Section
• Serves as member of the depot maintenance team and performs a wide variety of complex activities associated with maintaining and servicing electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies and tests various types of electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment and related devices using various test equipment.
• Understands and interprets electrical and mechanical drawings. Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles in order to return equipment to operational condition and solve problems.
• Works closely with others regarding scheduling and general technical requirements. 
• Maintains solution standards/processes/policy documentation as agreed, having regard for accepted business standards.
• Builds, develops and maintains productive relationships with clients and vendors while maintaining a high level of quality technical service.
• May make recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• May provide instruction and guidance to other support personnel.
• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
• May participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) software skills. 
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a production laboratory or manufacturing setting; laser and/or optics experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills, including collecting, interpreting, and reporting on production and testing data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential issues. Experienced in conducting out-of-tolerance impact analyses and contributing to the establishment of necessary test uniformity and test accuracy requirements.
• Proven track record performing a wide variety of complex activities associated with installing, maintaining and servicing electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment.
• Experience understanding and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings. Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles in order to return equipment to operational condition and solve problems.
• Experience performing diagnostics, parts replacement, software reloading, testing and repair action reporting for Electro-Optic Systems. 
• Experience in reviewing, updating, validating test plans, maintenance procedures and forms.

Desired:

• Current Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is desired.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. 

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.  

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of busi