Full-Time

Engineering Technician

Deadline 7/30/27
Noblis

Noblis

1,001-5,000 employees

Nonprofit federal contractor delivering systems engineering

Compensation Overview

$59.2k - $92.6k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Philadelphia, PA, USA

In Person

Travel of 30–40% is required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Associate's, Incomplete

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Cybersecurity

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or High School Diploma is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience as an electrical technician or field technician working with control systems in an industrial environment is required.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A valid U.S. passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance is required.
  • The ability to travel 30–40% of the time is required.
  • The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces.
  • The employee must be able to climb vertical ladders, stairs, and steep inclines while carrying tools or equipment.
  • The employee must be able to work in confined spaces with limited ventilation and restricted movement, including narrow passageways and overhead or below-deck areas.
  • The employee must have sufficient manual dexterity and grip strength to operate hand and power tools, manipulate controls, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • The employee must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead repeatedly.
  • The employee must have adequate vision to read technical manuals, identify color-coded systems, and detect safety hazards.
  • The employee must have sufficient hearing to perceive warning signals, alarms, and verbal communications in noisy environments, with or without hearing protection.
  • The employee must be able to work in extreme temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, and other weather conditions.
  • The employee must have the stamina to work extended shifts and the balance and coordination to remain stable on moving vessels.
  • The employee must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, including evacuating confined spaces and moving to emergency stations.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot control systems using system documentation and electrical schematics.
  • Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at the Land Based Engineering Site.
  • Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems shipboard.
  • Accompany engineers or provide support at original equipment manufacturer and test facilities during testing.
  • Provide shipboard software and hardware installation support for all variants of fielded systems at the Land Based Engineering Site and shipboard.
  • Provide documented status updates regularly.
  • Act as a liaison between the shipboard test team and technical leads in Philadelphia.
  • Assist with editing and implementing test procedures.
  • Participate in special projects as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience tracing signals and diagnosing or isolating the causes of electrical failures.
  • Experience with grounded and ungrounded systems.
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use a digital multimeter.
  • Understanding of current, voltage, and resistance and how to troubleshoot circuits containing them.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Proficiency in writing technical deliverables.
  • Meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings.
  • Ability to liaise confidently and professionally with a diverse range of people.

Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical services and research to U.S. federal government agencies. It wins federal contracts and grants to deliver capabilities such as systems engineering, program management, data analytics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and AI-driven platforms across defense, homeland security, intelligence, and civil government. It differentiates itself by applying applied sciences and model-based engineering across multi-cloud environments, partnering with small businesses, and pursuing R&D that yields patented technologies like DNA-based data storage and secure authentication. Its goal is to advance public-interest technology solutions that improve national security, public safety, and government operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 brought a $309 million NIWC Pacific IDIQ for Noblis MSD.
  • Prediction Guard investment strengthens Noblis' secure AI story for classified customers.
  • Mile Corrigan's 2026 Wash100 win signals strong market credibility with federal buyers.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 WARN notices cut 115 Noblis jobs in Washington, threatening delivery capacity.
  • A March 2026 COFC protest on Noblis MSD shows Navy contracting remains vulnerable.
  • Noblis depends on federal awards; a major recompete loss would crush revenue.

What makes Noblis unique

  • Noblis blends nonprofit status with federal science, engineering, and strategy execution.
  • Beagle patent gives Noblis explainable genetic programming for defense and research use.
  • FTS International acquisition expands Noblis into intelligence, defense, and space missions.

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Company News

HLC
Aug 18th, 2026
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Noblis in acquisition of FTS International, expanding intelligence, defense, and space mission capabilities.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Noblis in acquisition of FTS International, expanding intelligence, defense, and space mission capabilities. Press releases | 18 August 2026 Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Noblis, Inc., a leading nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization dedicated to advancing federal missions in the public interest, in acquiring FTS International, a trusted provider of mission engineering, intelligence analysis, systems integration, and operational support for the U.S. government's intelligence, defense, and space missions. The acquisition expands Noblis' capabilities across intelligence, defense, and space while strengthening the organization's ability to help federal agencies address increasingly complex mission challenges. "We are proud to have advised on this transformative transaction, which brings together two highly complementary organizations with deep expertise spanning scientific research, advanced engineering, systems integration, mission operations, and AI-enabled technologies," said partner Carine Stoick. "As government and defense missions grow increasingly complex, transactions like this are accelerating the delivery of critical capabilities at greater speed and scale." The cross-practice deal team was led by partner Carine Stoick (M&A, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia) and counsel Emma Dowell (Private Equity & Funds, Northern Virginia), with support from associate Hanna Petro (M&A, Northern Virginia). Additional deal support was provided by partners Stacy Hadeka (Government Contacts & Education, Washington, D.C.), Gordon Wilson (Banking & Loan Finance, Washington, D.C.), and George Ingham (Employment, Northern Virginia), counsel Ao Chen (Banking & Loan Finance, New York) and Mitra Anoushiravani (Employment, New York), and senior associate Lauren Olmsted (Government Contacts & Education, Washington, D.C.).

Washington Technology
Aug 17th, 2026
Noblis extends space portfolio with acquisition.

Noblis extends space portfolio with acquisition. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. August 17, 2026 08:00 AM ET FTS International brings a suite of space engineering and orbital analysis services to Noblis. Noblis has acquired a provider of engineering and related support services as part of push to expand further into defense, intelligence and space programs across the federal government. FTS International was founded by CEO John Fitzgerald in 2005 to focus on mission engineering, intelligence analysis, systems integration and other operational support for intelligence and other national security agencies. By purchasing FTS, Noblis is also looking to bolster both its delivery function from concept to sustainment operations and further aid its technology scaling efforts. Financial terms of the transaction announced Monday were not disclosed. "Their mission expertise, highly cleared workforce, and culture of technical excellence complement Noblis' longstanding strengths in scientific research, mission engineering, and innovation.," Noblis CEO Mile Corrigan said in a release. FTS also brings to Noblis a portfolio in space engineering and orbital analysis. Noblis' space work already involves systems engineering, advanced communications, modeling and digital engineering, artificial intelligence, and broader science and technology efforts. KippsDeSanto & Co. acted as exclusive financial adviser to FTS International. Corrigan joined our WT 360 podcast in April to discuss the firm's approach to technology transition and overall strategy amid its 30th anniversary.

Associated Press
Aug 17th, 2026
NOBLIS ACQUIRES FTS INTERNATIONAL, EXPANDING INTELLIGENCE, DEFENSE, AND SPACE MISSION CAPABILITIES

Reston, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization dedicated to advancing federal missions in the public interest, today announced the acquisition of FTS International, a trusted provider of mission engineering, intelligenc

GlobeNewswire
Jun 22nd, 2026
Unstoppable: Noblis clinches Top D.C. Workplace distinction for 13th consecutive year.

Unstoppable: Noblis clinches Top D.C. Workplace distinction for 13th consecutive year. Proof positive that technical talent, culture, and mission serve the public good. June 22, 2026 10:00 ET | Source: Noblis, Inc. Reston, Va., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Noblis, a science and technology organization applying innovation to critical government missions, has been named a 2026 Top Workplace in the "Largest Companies" category by WTOP News. This marks the 13th successive year the nonprofit organization has received this distinction, which is based exclusively on feedback from employees gathered through an anonymous survey administered by WTOP's research partner, Energage, LLC. "This 13-year recognition reflects something we've built collectively and intentionally. Our people are here because Noblis gives them the environment, the tools, and the freedom to take on the government's most complex science and technology challenges," said Mile Corrigan, Noblis' President and CEO. "That shared purpose, applying what we do best to the public good, is what our culture is all about." "Our employees' feedback consistently points to the 'Why' behind our work," added Noblis Vice President and Chief People Officer Deb Drake. "Combining a people-first mindset with that mission-driven work environment has made Noblis a standout destination for the nation's most dedicated problem-solvers." Noblis' dynamic and ethical culture has also won repeated recognition on Energage's Top Workplaces USA list, Comparably's list of Best Places to Work in Washington, D.C., and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies list. View our full list of awards and visit our career site to find current opportunities and learn more about our culture and mission. About Noblis For three decades, Noblis has been an innovator within the federal government, committed to enriching lives and making our nation safer while investing in the missions of tomorrow. As a nonprofit, Noblis works for the public interest, providing independent and objective science, technology, and engineering solutions for a wide range of government customers in the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement, and federal civil sectors.

The Cullman Times
Mar 18th, 2026
Leading with integrity: Noblis named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical companies(r) list for 14th time.

Leading with integrity: Noblis named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical companies(r) list for 14th time. GlobeNewswire | Noblis, Inc. Today at 3:05am PDT Reston, Va., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Noblis, a science and technology organization delivering innovative solutions for federal missions, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies(R) by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Since 2008, Noblis has been recognized 14 times and this year is one of only four honorees in the Engineering Services category. "The complex national security challenges we tackle demand both cutting-edge innovation and unwavering integrity," said Mile Corrigan, Noblis' president and CEO. "Our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical solutions, and that trust is built on a foundation of ethical conduct that's inseparable from technical excellence. This recognition from Ethisphere validates what we've always believed - that doing the right thing isn't just good ethics, it's essential to solving the toughest problems facing our nation." In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized, spanning 17 countries and 40 industries. "Congratulations to Noblis for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies(R). As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. About Noblis For three decades, Noblis has been an innovator within the federal government, committed to enriching lives and making our nation safer while investing in the missions of tomorrow. As a nonprofit, Noblis works for the public interest, providing independent and objective science, technology, and engineering solutions for a wide range of government customers in the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement, and federal civil sectors. Melody Pleasure Noblis, Inc. 571.442.6903 [email protected] This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.