WR is potentially seeking a General Lab Technician to support the NAVSEA program in the production and maintenance of electronic systems and equipment.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• General Lab Technician will be responsible for layouts, builds, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifications to developmental and production electronic equipment.
• Collaborates with Electronics Engineer to discuss layouts, assembly procedures, and problems with electronic units.
• Draws sketches and clarifies design details and functional criteria required for units.
• Assembles experimental circuitry (breadboard) and complete prototype models.
• Performs mechanical assembly and integration of equipment to specified requirements.
• Maintains configuration management practices across variant systems.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience performing work in support of production, integration, installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of electronic systems and equipment.
• At least two (2) years of progressive experience as a technician working with interrelationships of circuits and 2M repair.
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems and a detailed understanding of electronic equipment.

*ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

*THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

DUE TO RECENT FEDERAL COURT ACTION, THE TARGET DATE BY WHICH FEDERAL CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID HAS BEEN EXTENDED INDEFINITELY. COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PERFORMING WORK AT A CUSTOMER SITE AND/OR WHO TRAVEL AS A PART OF THEIR FUNCTION WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER GUIDELINES FOR WR FACILITIES.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/  for more information.

Required Skills Required Experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Must have knowledge of construction skills including carpentry; reading blueprints; use of hand and power tools and possess a both a technical and mechanical aptitude.  Customer-service oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.  Position is required to interact with a variety of people including customers, vendors, and employees from other departments.  Must be adaptable and have the flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.  Must possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities to select among alternative courses of action within budget limitations; detail-oriented for time management effectiveness.  A working knowledge of Outlook and Build Pro is a plus.