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Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Senior Engineering Technician
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What they do
An Engineering Test Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains engineering equipment. Assists in refining and developing test processes. Fabricates equipment and tooling as required.
$79,483 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Engineering Technician
Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)
Responsibilities
Senior Engineering TechnicianReq Id:
394Location:
CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871Date:
May 21, 2026Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)
- Competitive Salary
- Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
- Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
- Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
- Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for a Senior Engineering Technician.
Responsibilities
- Perform technician functions including assembly, testing, and intermediate debugging of hardware, software, circuit boards, and cables.
- Perform engineering lab support functions to include parts ordering, material stocking, equipment calibration, equipment assignment, and general lab maintenance.
- Perform verification/validation testing with documented test plan from engineer.
- Independently perform advanced technician functions with minimal input from engineer.
- Update test plans and reports.
- Create computer-controlled test programs. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- ASEE or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience as an engineering Technician.
- Process practical and theoretical knowledge of electronics.
- Ability to read schematics, interpret assembly drawings, and work instructions.
- Working knowledge of test equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.
- Experience utilizing software tool Lab and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to load software at board and component level.
- Able to operate Thales Equipment and load presets and code at unit level
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a strong, dependable work ethic.
- Able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.