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McLaughlin Research Corporation ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II - GM2 in Newport, Rhode Island
The Engineering Technician II position will support the Sensors and SONAR Systems Department of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport which is responsible for a full spectrum of engineering and research efforts pertaining to Sensors, SONAR, Undersea Warfare and Autonomous Vehicles. Engineering services are required for analyses, in-service engineering, prototype development, test and evaluation, and system engineering services in support of Towed, Hull and Sensor System programs. Towed Systems include developmental and in-service towed arrays, tow cables, towed array handling systems and associated signal path components. Hull and Sensor systems include hull mounted arrays, transducers, hydrophones, acoustic windows, outboard electronics, array structures and associated cabling.
The Engineering Technician II performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This technician performs at this level, one or a combination of such typical duties as; Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment; Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors; Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.
Job Requirements:
- High School / vocational School Diploma or GED certificate
- 1 year experience necessary
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance required; current clearance a plus.
- The individual should be goal-oriented and have a strong work ethic.
- The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment is essential.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. IT IS OUR POLICY TO RECRUIT, HIRE, PROMOTE, AND TRAIN FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER IDENTITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, PREGNANCY, MINORITIES, GENETIC INFORMATION, STATUS AS A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY, AMNESTY OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN, AND TO BASE ALL SUCH DECISIONS UPON THE INDIVIDUAL'S QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK ASSIGNED, CONSISTENT WITH CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND, LOCAL LAWS.
EEO IS THE LAW:
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