Engineering Technician I (Job 1286)

About Us DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation. Overview This technician performs simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. Responsibilities Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting. Performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; recording test data. Gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data, such as tests, drawings, etc.; performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plotting data and drawing simple curves and graphs. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models, or adapting standard equipment. May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. Following a specific layout and scientific diagram to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. Conducting various tests or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures, as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment, and recording test data. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts. Developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information. An individual shall be capable of performing assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from a supervisor or engineer as needed, and performing recurring work independently. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or formal electronics training from a technical school or an electronics/appliance training program; or high school diploma or GED. Three years of practical experience with a degree or formal training, or five years of experience with a high school diploma or GED, to include design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings. No education requirement or three years of experience with a high school diploma or GED to include performing one or a combination of the following duties: assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting; performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; recording test data; gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; drawing simple curves and graphs. Ability to perform simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. Cybersecurity Workforce qualification within nine months. Active Secret clearance, walking through the door. Top Secret eligibility preferred. Basic Compensation $20.92 - $25.00 per hour. The salary range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program‑specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law. Benefits DLH Corp offers an excellent benefits package including personal time off, medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with accidental death and dismemberment, short and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We encourage employees to save for their future with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a matching contribution. DLH is dedicated to career development, providing training to drive success and access to industry‑leading e‑learning, professional certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions. EEO DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLH Corporation