Engineering Technician - Fort Carson CO

Engineering Technician

If you enjoy working on high profile and challenging engineering projects supporting the US Army, Serco has a great opportunity for you! The Engineering Technician will be part of a dynamic team at our Fort Carson, CO location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Soldiers.

Serco supports the US Army as a prime contractor for their Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) contract which supports implementing capabilities that enable the service to employ Command Posts (CP) across the operational spectrum. Our team develops, integrates, and maintains modern and mobile solutions for an integrated CP infrastructure.

You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco functional area teams to deliver quality systems and associated supporting documentation. The team has been recognized by the Army Customer and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and perform routine and non-routine hardware assembly and integration assignments of substantial variety and complexity that are typically part of broader assignments.
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models; adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment
• Perform moderate to complex vehicle integration tasks to include cable routing, metal work installations, and technical support to integrate, install, modify, and perform upgrades in support of C5ISR systems
• Provide occasional assistance to related support areas including but not limited to kitting and warehouse operations
• Use, care, and maintain crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues for equipment installed/integrated in military vehicles
• Utilize various test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) (i.e. multimeters, clamp meters, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Determine equipment malfunctions and apply skill in restoring equipment operation
• Fabricate or assist with fabrication of a variety of radio frequency (RF), data, and power cables using soldering and crimp techniques
• Assemble, integrate, and install various metal and electronic components
• Read and interpret technical drawings for fabrication and installation of commercial and custom metal and electronic mounts and components
• Apply your mechanical aptitude and experience with a range of hand and power tools
• Occasionally work in austere conditions (field environments)
• Travel to U.S. Army bases around the country to perform testing and maintenance on Army equipment installed by Serco Inc.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A high school diploma/GED with 3 years' of relevant experience
• OR an associate degree with 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Additionally desired experience and skills:

• Experience with military vehicles
• Basic metal fabrication
• Basic cable fabrication
• Automotive/mechanical troubleshooting
• Generator maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience with the integration of Army Tactical C5ISR systems and vehicle platforms
• Fiber / BICSI / Certifications

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract @type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination. The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS - Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role.