Advanced Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Secret Cleared

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Advanced Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Secret

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Wage Range: 30-34
Job Number: 25-02810

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for an Advanced Engineering Technician with an active DOD Secret clearance to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. Working with Engineering, Operations Support and individuals in other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following:Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics
Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems
Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters
Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement
Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement


Qualifications: Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What you'll experience:

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered


What you bring to the table:

An Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
Ability to fabricate complex hardware
Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory


What sets you apart:

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Superior communication and collaboration skills


Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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