Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical

• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
• Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
• Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
• Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications
• Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed
• Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
• May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field
• May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation

• →Collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, machinists, technologists, and other technical personnel to coordinate project activities, schedules, resource requirements, and technical solutions
• →Participate in multidisciplinary laboratory and field test activities, including data collection, system monitoring, and post-test analysis support
• →Develop, maintain, and improve technical procedures, assembly instructions, test procedures, maintenance documentation, and laboratory operating practices to support repeatability, quality, and operational efficiency
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to fabrication processes, laboratory operations, testing methods, equipment reliability, and workflow efficiency
• →Assist in compiling, organizing, safeguarding, and archiving technical documentation, test data, calibration records, and project deliverables in accordance with laboratory records management and sponsor requirements
• →May provide technical guidance and task direction to less experienced engineering support personnel, students, or temporary staff during laboratory or field activities

• Highly capable in complex electro-mechanical component, sub-system and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed electro-mechanical assembly procedures.

• Test & troubleshoot fiber optic cables and assemblies using OTDR and/or power meter
• Past success performing mechanical or fusion splices, terminate connectors and inspect various fiber optic cable and connector components
• Very high attention to detail
• Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports
• Microsoft Office
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). 

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