Senior Advanced Engineering Technician

Location: Florham Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title : Senior Advanced Engineering Technician Location: Florham Park, NJ Wage Range: 50-52 Job Number: 25-02912 Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Senior Advanced Engineering Technician to work from their Florham Park, NJ facility. The Senior Advanced Engineering Technician will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-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 complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems Proficiency in fiber splicing, handling, and management Proficiency in optical testing and measurements Willingness to travel regularly out of state to third party test facilities ?Qualifications: Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 5 years of relevant experience Understands implications of work and provides applicable solutions Distinct knowledge of specialized function and proficiency in application and interpretation of complex specifications, requirements, standards and practices 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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