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UTRS, Inc.


Engineering Technician

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Recruitment began on January 22, 2026
and the job listing Expires on February 22, 2026
Full-time Government, Law & International Affairs
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Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

This position will support the Medium Caliber Weapon Systems (MCWS) Team at Picatinny Arsenal. The technician performs hands-on technical work related to assembly, inspection, refurbishment, testing, and documentation of medium-caliber weapon systems including the M230, M242, XM813, XM913, XM914, XM915, and associated components. The position requires strict adherence to Army physical security, safety, AA&E handling, and configuration-control standards while supporting engineering, test, and project teams across DEVCOM Armaments Center.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Medium Caliber Weapon Systems team. Duties include:

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all medium caliber and remote weapon system hardware including M242, M230, XM813, XM913 and XM914 systems.
  • Provide system-level training, integration, assembly, and sustainment support for developmental and fielded systems.
  • Deliver technical advice to Project Officers and engineering teams on system functionality, performance, maintenance documentation, and lifecycle logistics.
  • Conduct range feasibility assessments and live-fire support.
  • Lead training program for soldiers, civilians, and contractors on operation and maintenance of medium caliber systems.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

  • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain security clearance through the DoD security background investigation process
  • Pass drug testing
  • Must have good mechanical skills and experience
  • High standard of quality and efficiency
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be a team player, able to multitask and prioritize accordingly
  • Basic PC knowledge (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Must have firearms experience from military or law enforcement experience or hobbyist/hunting
  • Must be able to take and pass AMMO-45 online certification and appropriate safety training provided by the test facility
  • High School diploma required, College degree not required but beneficial
  • Past or present military personnel are encouraged to apply
  • Ability to Lift/move heavy weapon components
  • Ability to read/interpret Army technical manuals and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with M230/M242/XM813/XM913 series of weapons strongly preferred
  • Military Master Gunner/armament/armorer or depot level maintenance experience preferred.
  • Must be available to travel a minimum of 50%

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits – UTRS | Thinking Forward

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

For more information or to apply now, go to the website below:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/vevraa/self-id-form

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