AMEWAS, Inc., is a Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor supporting our Federal customers nationwide.  We are headquartered in California, Maryland with satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, Inc., you will find a community where people bond around shared values, feel valued and have a voice in decisions that affect them.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance; they are constantly recognized by our customers and peers.  Join us to find out why.

The position:

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Wiring Quality Assurance Technician to support Aircraft Prototype System Division. This position is on a SCA contract which is subject to the terms and conditions of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Technician.

About the location: 

Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

A typical day as a Wiring Quality Assurance Technician may include:

• Performing electrical design, construction, installation and support of aircraft modification/aircraft prototyping designs to apply quality control/quality assurance measurement and inspection techniques/principles to ensure conformance of aircraft modifications/aircraft electrical modification designs and standards.
• Performing in aircraft fabrication shops, on aircraft located local to NAS Patuxent River and at non-local sites.
• Using expertise of vehicle modifications with particular emphasis on the electrical design, construction, installation and support of aircraft modification and aircraft prototyping designs.
• Determining conformance of the products to drawings and/or technical specifications, then inspecting various components to given tolerances and call outs provided on documents.
• Inspecting harness in-processes and installations associated with 027-16 HC-27J MPA, IAW the SAE AS50881 Rev: G and the NAVAVIR 01-1A-505-1 while following the APSD FOD and tool control program.
• Preforming inspections that include but are not limited to crimps (pins, lugs, splices) and shield terminators.
• Preforming final inspections that include but not limited to; continuity checks, assembly, wire routes (lane designation, color, chaffing, radius bends, strain relief) and harness security.
• Measuring equipment including, but not limited to Multi-meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Bonding Meter, Calipers, Linear Scale.
• Conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical/documented recommendations.
• Ensuring conformance to mandated rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to air vehicle modifications.
• Word processing and accessing design drawing files.

Must-haves:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain an IPC WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start
• Extensive knowledge of inspection/QA techniques and principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full range of principles, related to one or more quality assurance functional programs
• Comprehensive knowledge in interpreting and applying mechanical, aircraft structural and electrical system documentation to include CAD drawings and CAD files.
• Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of commercial and military specifications, procedures and standards that govern electrical and mechanical modifications (Modifications performed on air vehicles for the purpose of installing first article prototyping systems).
• Extensive knowledge of related engineering and scientific disciplines sufficient to interactively ensure the integrity of the design effort with the intended platform.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

AMEWAS, Inc. requires employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or submission and approval of a request for accommodation prior to first day.

Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:

Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.  Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.

Physical environment and working conditions:

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  Ability to travel 20%-25% (Overnight) is required.

The physical environment requires the employee to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and picking up items less than 50 lbs. and/or operating machinery to assist in the movement of heavy objects such as forklifts and dollies.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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More about Us:

AMEWAS, Inc. a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, has provided support to our Federal customers for over 35 years. One of our missions is to find the best available talent to meet our organizational objectives. We closely measure performance, provide varying incentives, and strive to develop top performers. We value diversity. We celebrate the differences and uniqueness each employee brings to help us accomplish our goals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call 301-863-7102. Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com for more information about our company.

Our excellent benefits and perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits; some of which are listed below:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement & outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Discounted gym membership

If you’re still interested (and we hope you are!), please submit your application.