Engineering Technician, 5

americansystemsยท Engineering
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๐Ÿ“ McLean, VA, USFULL TIME๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 38โ€“58/yr

About this role

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

  • Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the testing, analysis and evaluation of materials and processes.
  • Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
  • Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
  • Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
  • Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
  • Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
  • Assembles electrical and mechanical systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of engineering principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma and 8+ years of related work experience

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $38.46/Hr. - USD $58/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Engineering Technician, 5 role at americansystems?
The listed salary for this Engineering Technician, 5 position at americansystems is USD 38โ€“58/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Engineering Technician, 5 position at americansystems located?
This Engineering Technician, 5 role at americansystems is based in McLean, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Engineering Technician, 5 role at americansystems full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Engineering Technician, 5 role in the Engineering department at americansystems.
Which team or department does the Engineering Technician, 5 at americansystems belong to?
This Engineering Technician, 5 position is part of the Engineering department at americansystems. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Engineering Technician, 5 position at americansystems?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to americansystems's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Engineering Technician, 5 job at americansystems posted?
This Engineering Technician, 5 position at americansystems was posted on Jun 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Engineering Technician, 5
americansystems ยท ๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 38โ€“58/yr
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