Engineering Technician

Our client is seeking a motivated and leadership-oriented individual to join the team as a Test Engineering Technician in Annapolis, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and troubleshoot test sets for a wide variety of programs down to the component level.
• Support technicians through troubleshooting hardware and test sets.
• Mentor and train new and experienced technicians on newer test sets.
• Gather and analyze test data to identify early trends.
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering to develop and implement hardware and test system improvements and solutions.
• Assist engineering in creating designs and developing circuits, processes, and operations that ensure proper function of product and test equipment per design specifications.
• Develop, construct, and support tests of highly complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Perform repairs and calibrations as necessary.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment and make modifications/calibrations as required.
• Assist Test Engineering with the development of processes, test procedures, and revision notices.
• Perform integration testing of software and hardware.
• Adhere to established procedures and practices to ensure compliance.

• Technician experience in electronics, electrical systems, and test assembly.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in engineering, soldering, test development, and wiring.
• Knowledge of avionics, sonar, radio frequency, radar, and repair.
• Experience with unmanned systems, UAVs, UUVs, robotics, sensors, and antennas.

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent (GED).
• Graduate of a two-year full-time technical school in electronic technology or six months of military electronic school/training plus two years of military experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Experience using MS Office tools.
• A minimum of 7 years experience as an electronics technician or equivalent.
• Ability and experience troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience testing RF circuitry and troubleshooting to the component level by following schematics is preferred.
• Experience with test tool development and test procedure development.
• Experience with LabView software.
• Experience in training and/or mentoring other personnel.

The work environment is a cleared facility in Annapolis, MD, comprising a team of 21 Electro-Mechanical Technicians in Assembly and Test. The position requires at least a Secret Clearance (or eligibility) and may require flexible hours, including 2nd shifts and overtime. The team works under the supervision of the Manager of Electrical Manufacturing, who reports to the Test Engineering Manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of ANNAPOLIS, MD.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in ANNAPOLIS,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.