SMX is seeking an Engineering Technician (ET) 4 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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