Overview
SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Technician capable of independently running an Electronics and Printed Circuit Board production and prototype facility for engineering development and low rate production efforts. You will work closely with a highly disciplined engineering team supporting quick turn precision projects. Projects involve innovative and novel integrations of electrical components and development of specialized PCBs. Must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to run a diverse set of machines/equipment.
This position is located on Dahlgren Naval Base, running an electronic production/prototyping laboratory. This requires on base presence.
A Secret Clearance is required to start with the ability to be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.
Travel
None
Clearance
An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. However, TS/SCI is preferred. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance is required within a year of starting.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years experience as a skilled electrical engineering technician
- Demonstrated experience operating four or more of the following manufacturing equipment:
- solder stencil printers
- pick & place machines
- solder reflow oven
- automated optical inspection station
- x-ray inspection machine
- prototype PCB milling machines
- selective soldering machines
- BGA rework station machines
- Candidate should have rigorous hand soldering experience to include component sizes of 0201, BGA, LGA, and QFN.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderately complex engineering technician support assignments
- Construct and build devices and simple equipment
- Construct developmental and production models, following layouts and diagrams
- Conduct tests and experiments that require non-standard setups and procedures
- Extract and compile data from field notes, technical manuals, lab reports, and bench tests
- Develop information about operational failures and modifications
- Perform more complex aspects of function; receive guidance/supervision on new assignments but normally works independently on mastered tasks.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician
- Experience independently running an electronics production laboratory
- Experience with the use and maintenance of ALL of the following manufacturing equipment:
Solder Stencil Printers
Pick and Place Machines
Solder Reflow Oven
Automated Optical Inspection machine
X-Ray Inspection machine
PCB Mill (prototyping)
Selective Soldering machine
BGA rework station
Education
High School Degree or Higher
Compensation
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $120,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Benefits
At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive 401(k) programs
- Retirement and Financial Counselors
- Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
- Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
- Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
Drive Customer Success
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in Giving Back
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.
Work with Brilliant People
We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
- Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
- Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
- Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
- Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
- Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
- Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
- Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
- Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
- Food: We have a lot of food around here!
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