Engineering Technician

Axiom is seeking an Engineering Technician for repair, installation, and maintenance, for design and operation of electrical and mechanical systems in support of the National Weather Service Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC)

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype and production instruments used in meteorology research
• Manage the scheduling, procurement, assembly, production, and maintenance of meteorological instrumentation
• Convey technical information, provide training, and present findings of engineering developments to internal and external audiences
• Test and analyze machines, tools, and components to determine performance, strength, and stress tolerance.
• Conduct period quality checks on equipment and systems to plan and schedule repairs.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures
• Recommend cost-effective changes in equipment design to improve reliability and safety and timeliness.
• Interpret engineering designs, plans, and diagrams.
• Provide technical solution to mechanical problems.

Essential Requirements:

• Willingness and availability to travel extensively (up to 3-4 weeks at a time) and adapt to various working conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors, potentially in remote Alaskan locations during summer months, demonstrating physical fitness for fieldwork in sometimes challenging weather.
• Demonstrable proficiency in reading engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics and the ability to redline documents. Proficiency in drafting software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Visio) a plus.
• Knowledge and ability to quickly identify installation deviations or issues needing resolution. Large focus on tracing electrical circuits in power & electronics enclosures. Ability to show aptitude and proper safety protocols surrounding electricity and typical electrical components including power supplies, transformers, etc.
• Strong knowledge of typical technician's tools such as electrical meters, crimpers, cutters, power tools, etc.
• Fundamental grasp of engineering concepts (mechanical, civil, electrical, networking, RF etc.) to discern relevant details and translate them into technical drawings and communicate issues.
• Capacity to analyze unique installation challenges, collaborate effectively with HQ engineering to develop solutions, and clearly document those solutions for future use in a systematic and methodological way.

Qualifications:

• Trade school/trade license minimum of 3 or more years of related experience building maintenance technology or relevant field or a certification in Engineering. Technology from a community college or vocation-technical school.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures.
• Effective problem- solving abilities with written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders.
• Compliance with health/safety procedures and regulations.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Legally eligible to work in the USA.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software to direct creation of comprehensive representations
• Familiarity with code & standard practices and terminology to enhance ability to communicate issues & field conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)