Engineering Technician II (BFV), Huntsville, AL

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Armed Solutions (CNAS) provides research and development engineering, systems integration, and logistics services to federal clients. CNAS takes a personalized approach to solving clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. This approach gives clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

Summary

The Engineering Technician II will perform maintenance on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Performs technical diagnostics and repairs on various complex systems.
• Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment.
• Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs maintenance on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV)

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Manages multiple projects without having direct supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school; or
• two years (60 credit hours) coursework from a four-year college or university;
• or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years’ experience. Experience with USG Bradley Fighting Vehicle preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and background investigation prior to hire.
• Knowledge of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires frequent standing and walking. Work can be performed in a climate controlled environment or outside.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.
  

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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