Engineering Technician VI

Engineering Technician VI: AFORGE is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to join our team in Bloomington, Indiana.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform and lead advanced technician-level work in support of engineering and scientific projects, ensuring all tasks are executed in accordance with established standards and program requirements.
• Provide hands-on support for system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing across a variety of platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations, assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring accurate, timely completion of all activities.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, scientists, and program managers to translate technical guidance into actionable work tasks for support teams.
• Lead the development, documentation, and refinement of technical procedures, maintenance protocols, test plans, and quality-control processes.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and system performance assessments to identify issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and support staff, fostering technical competency, safety awareness, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Participate in technical reviews, project planning sessions, and status meetings, providing expert insight on technical support functions and resource needs.

• 2-3 years of direct experience with High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP)-related systems, testing, hardening practices, and environmental considerations.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic protection standards, system survivability analysis, and mitigation techniques for mission-critical infrastructure.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience serving as a leader, supervisor, or senior member of technical support teams involved in engineering or scientific efforts.