Electronics Technician - QinetiQ US

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

QinetiQ US, in support of the C5ISR Center Exploitation Analysis and Response (EA&R) Division, Response Analysis and Data Extraction (RADE) Branch  is looking to hire an experienced Electronic Engineer or Electronics Technician to support electronics exploitation of Uncrewed Systems (UxS) to support Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) and Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) missions.

Responsibilities:

• Level II exploitation of electronic threat devices in forward exploitation labs in CENTCOM and AFRICOM, with the potential for EUCOM and INDOPACOM.
• Reverse engineering of threat electronic devices in support of intelligence analysis and operational sensitive site exploitation.
• Forensic analysis of recovered threat equipment. 
• Expectation is deployments in 6-9 month rotations with duty station at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD supporting bench activities for Level III electronic exploitation when not on deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of electronic components and electrical properties
• Understanding of radio frequency transmitters and receivers
• Experience operating electronic bench equipment
• Familiar with UxS components and operation
• Able to develop electronic schematics
• Experience with technical writing and/or oral presentations to annotate findings to Lab Managers, Senior Leaders, and the exploitation community
• Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance #qinetiqclearedjob
• Must be willing to be deployed for 6-9 month rotations to various OCONUS locations and match local work hours expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with different data extraction techniques on flight computers, cell phones and other electronic media
• Familiar with evidence handling procedures
• Familiar with forensic photography principles

Company EEO Statement:

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.