Engineering Technician, Mid

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THOR Solutions is actively seeking an Engineering Technician with electrical and mechanical experience to support Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) refurbishment and rebuild for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). An ideal candidate will possess experience supporting engineering efforts for a major NAVSEA, NAVAIR, Navy, or DoD equivalent program.

This is a temporary position, with an Mid/Late May 2024 start date and expected Mid/Late October 2024 end date.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of fuel heating units and other operational equipment, and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Assembles, test, and calibrate electronic circuit cards with thermocouples, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
• Clean and perform corrosion removal for stainless steel tanks. Apply sealants for final tank assembly.
• Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under direction of Electrical Engineer.
• Read and implement wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and perform routine installation and maintenance duties.
• Conducts and documents required electrical and hydrostatic testing, and initiates modification or replacement of equipment that fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
• Support product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.

Location: Full time onsite in Panama City, FL.

Secret Security Clearance Eligibility Required: This position requires eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate will either already possess an active or Interim Secret clearance (preferred), or be eligible to obtain a new Secret clearance upon hire.

Typical Physical Activity: Repair and refurbishment activities in an engineering lab environment. May include: repetitive motion, soldering in a ventilated space, and maneuvering large objects up to 50-70 lbs with human/equipment assistance.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
  • An ideal candidate will possess relevant technical vocational or military training or an engineering degree.
• At least Four (4) to nine (9) years of relevant professional experience with electrical or mechanical technical component and system assembly, testing, and repair. An ideal candidate will have experience with the following:
  • Familiarity working with power supplies, digital voltmeters, thermocouples.
  • Familiar with pipe fittings.
  • Basic through hole component and wire soldering.
  • Reading electrical and electronic schematics.
  • Familiar with torque drivers and ratchets.
  • Comfortable working in a lab environment.
  • MILSTD procedures and implementation.
  • Experience conducting, overseeing, and documenting quality assurance testing IAW military manufacturing standards.
• An ideal candidate will possess formal soldering training/certification such as J-STD-001.

THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.
Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

THOR is proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. THOR does not discriminate against a qualified applicant because of their status as a protected veteran, or their relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.

If you would like to view a copy of THOR's affirmative action plan, please email [email protected].