Senior Program Support Technician

Job Description: The Senior Program Support Technician will provide project support in the areas of either mechanical or electrical capabilities. These may include assisting mechanical engineers, or electrical engineers, and sometimes scientists in all phases of the design, development, production, testing, operation, and maintenance of mechanical or electrical equipment, tools, and industrial machinery. Duties and Responsibilities:   · Develop engineering drawings using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing methods, techniques, and computer applications. · Maintenance and management of facility equipment (e.g., milling machines). · Assist in design, development, and testing of electrical equipment and electronic systems or components. These systems may include satellite communication, terrestrial telecommunication, cellular communication, multi-discipline sensors, and information dissemination networks. · Assist in preparation of layouts and drawings of the assembly process and parts manufactured in the facility. · Component fabrication and assembly. · Assist with technical documentation. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.   *Applied Research Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer*     WHO WE ARE Applied Research Associates (ARA) is an international employee-owned company whose mission is to "Solve problems of national importance.” We are engineers and scientists who have a passion for technical excellence and the entrepreneurial spirit to purse the work we want to do. Our motto is to "Expand the realm of possibility.” Moreover, we accomplish this in a unique environment with collegial teams of our technical experts delivering to the customer. The Southeast Division was established in Raleigh, NC in 1982. We are recognized for expertise in weapons effects, blast and shock modeling, risk and reliability, probabilistic/computational mechanics, sensor and systems integration, and software development. Our team is committed to creating smart and scalable solutions and producing the highest quality work for our customers. Required Qualifications:   · Minimum of 6 years of related experience. · High School Diploma. · Graduation from an accredited technical institute or a resident study program. · U.S. citizenship. Successful applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. · If mechanical focus, ability to operate typical light machine shop equipment such as band saw, drill press, milling machine, and mechanical inspection and measurement equipment · If electrical focus, ability to operate typical electrical shop equipment such as an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, soldering, power supplies, and various testers, Desired Qualifications:   · Experience working with military/government communications equipment. · Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software. · Ability to work independently or in a team environment.Job Code : SED-D301 Division/Department : ARA-Southeast Division Travel Required : 0-10% Skills : Engineering -> Electrical, Mechanical Integrity, Field Service