Location: Patuxent River, MD  US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Clearance Type: Ability to obtain Secret clearance Work Schedule: Full Time, Non-Exempt Positions Supervised: None Travel: 25% of the time to CONUS, OCONUS, and austere locations ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland, a short distance from Naval Air Systems Command. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs. The Engineering Technician will provide in-service engineering support for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divisions (NAWCAD), Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), Combat Integration & Identification Systems (CI&IDS) Division for Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS). The incumbent will perform installation, maintenance, and inspection of C-UAS systems and subsystems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Engineering Technician will be responsible for:   * Conducting installations and maintenance for Counter-UAS systems and sub-systems at domestic and international sites * Conducting systems inspections in accordance with Government approved platform inspection procedures * Generating inspection reports * Assisting in the development and review of design documentation including schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings, and parts lists * Conducting tests and redesigns to include preparing and operating equipment, recording and analyzing data, and preparing test result reports * Selecting and modifying a variety of test equipment and procedures * Developing experimental or prototype models to meet requirements * Applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. * Exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. * Performing other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a relevant technical field to include at least 1 year of experience with the installation of such equipment and 1 year of experience with the design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings * Demonstrated understanding of the interrelationships of circuits * Applicant must be willing travel outside of the continental United States, and occasionally, in austere conditions.  Travel may account for up to 25% of the work year. * Must have a valid US Passport * Ability to work onboard US Navy Ships DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with C-UAS systems and subsystems to include troubleshooting and maintenance * Familiarity with any of the following: * NINJA * CORIAN * Light Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (LMADIS) * Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) * ANDURIL * SKYTRACKER * Tower related certifications (Climb/Rescue). * Familiarity with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources.   ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.