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P-8A Test Engineering Technician with Security Clearance

Tekla ResearchLexington Park, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defense technology projects, leveraging your technical expertise in a dynamic, integrated test team environment. If you possess a SECRET clearance and a strong background in engineering or technical support for aircraft systems, this position is an excellent chance to grow your career within a reputable organization. Apply today to join a team focused on innovation and impactful work.

Quick Overview

Salary
$130k - $145k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Lexington Park, MD, United States
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Visit our website P-8A Test Engineering Technician

  • Lexington Park, MD Must be a U.S.

Citizen Clearance Required: Position requires a SECRET Security Clearance with ability to gain a TS clearance and SCI eligibility Education: High school graduation or equivalency certification.

Desired Education: Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, or engineering technology, or completion of at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum.

Experience

  • 4 years of progressive responsible engineering or technical experience in support of fabrication of test equipment, installation of communications or test and evaluation efforts Desired Experience
  • 8 years of experience in performing electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, or engineering technology functions
  • 2 years’ experience shall have consisted of performing engineering/technical functions with respect to support of manufacturing of test and evaluation, aircraft systems, avionics systems, or equivalent
  • Prior military aircraft maintenance, operation, or support experience
  • Experience with electronic warfare, acoustics, radar, communications or armaments
  • Flight test or test support experience
  • DoD and commercial standards (interfaces, protocols, etc.) used in integrating wired networks in Naval aviation weapons systems.
  • DoD and commercial standards (interfaces, protocols, waveforms, etc.) used in wireless networks involving Naval Aviation weapons systems.
  • Strong communications skills

Position Description

  • Typically performs all functional duties as part of an integrated test team
  • Applies experience and skills to operate, maintain, repair, and investigate anomalous behavior of maritime patrol aircraft systems, including flight vehicle, sensors, weapons, control station and integration
  • Participates in pre-event briefings, test execution, post-flight activities and data analysis in support of test program execution.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $130,000-145,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements. Apply Now
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