SMX is looking for a Senior Engineering Technician to provide direct technical support to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program.

This position involves working in a high-tempo, classified test and evaluation environment supporting the integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated airborne surveillance and reconnaissance systems. The technician will serve as an interface between engineering, flight test, and logistics personnel to ensure operational success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Serve as a technician supporting MQ-4C Triton system testing, integration, and troubleshooting.
Support flight test integration, payload integration, ground control station (GCS) systems, and aircraft subsystems.
Perform functional checkouts, system-level diagnostics, and component-level troubleshooting on MQ-4C air vehicle and support systems.
Assist in the installation and removal of systems, wiring, and test equipment on unmanned air vehicles and support platforms.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, test plans, and technical manuals (NAVAIR publications, TWOs, IETMs).
Collect, analyze, and report test data; provide input to test documentation and anomaly reports.
Coordinate with test directors, system engineers, and security personnel in classified lab and hangar environments.
Ensure compliance with configuration management, safety protocols, and security procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

Clearance Required: Secret
- Must be able to obtain TS/SCI eligibility
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience, with at least 2 years supporting airborne systems at a senior technician level.
Experience working on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), preferably MQ-4C Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk.
Proficient in the use of avionics test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, data acquisition tools).
Strong understanding of military aircraft systems including mission payloads, communications, navigation, and electrical systems.
Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a secure, fast-paced environment.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in one of the following:
- Electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, engineering technology; OR
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum
Experience with install of computer room hardware.
Prior experience with MQ-4C Triton systems integration and Test laboratory at Patuxent River or a similar test facility.
Familiarity with NAVAIR processes, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and configuration management tools, Confluence and JIRA.
Knowledge of flight test operations, ground station systems, and data telemetry.
Experience handling COMSEC
Certifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, or relevant OEM system training preferred but not required.

Application Deadline: 1/19/2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$39.03—$58.50 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Senior Engineering Technician (4917)

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