Instrumentation Technician, secret clearance, ocean instruments and software

DeVine is a leading provider of Technical and Scientific solutions for Federal, State and commercial clients. 

Our company is looking for an Instrumentation Technician to join our team at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, and current secret clearance is required. This position will be supporting a government customer, hence only US Citizens may be considered.

The Ins trumentation Technician will join DeVine and collaborate with our customer in maintaining instruments for oceanography projects. Moving instruments and maintaining order in the warehouse will also be required. Experience with software optimization, and 3M software is a plus. 

Our client executes the operational readiness of oceanographic data collection systems in support of global maritime operations. The successful hire will support preparation, maintenance, and deployment of remote maritime instruments, unmanned undersea systems, and the management of the data collected.

The new employee shall provide comprehensive support functions for warehouse and logistics, and office and technical services. Warehouse and logistic services require the Instrumentation Technician to perform quality control (QC), testing, pre-deployment setup, and physical movement of oceanographic instruments and unmanned under systems. The skills required involve manual labor, forklift operation, logistics documentation, and data entry. Office and technical services require the Technician to perform instrument and unmanned undersea system repair, testing, and documentation of instrument and/or unmanned system tracking and status.

If you enjoy working hard, having fun, and seeing your effort make an impact in our Nation, and the World at large, then apply today!

Preferred experience and qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience with instrumentation maintenance and support required
• AS or higher in Electronics Technology or related field preferred; 5+ years' operational experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Experience with software maintenance desired 
• Experience with 3M software and wavemeters a plus
• Forklift experience and certification a plus 
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Current secret clearance or higher required

About the position: 

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Stennis Space Center, MS
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Vacation
Compensation: 70K-75K DOE and skills

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