Test Engineering Technician

Annapolis Junction, MD, us on site Until 8/29/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

SOSi is seeking a Test Engineering Technician with C4l and/or C5ISRT experience to support a government program in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This position will support a multi-functional team and requires both strong technical and collaborative skills. Extensive on the job training will be required and the ideal candidate will embrace the knowledge transfer process.

Essential Job Duties

  • Perform test and evaluation of fixed and mobile communications equipment.
  • Perform unit and system level testing of equipment for both RF and baseband systems.
  • Perform standard engineering, special purpose testing, and analysis, evaluation, reverse engineering, and repair of equipment.
  • Identify equipment and system strengths and weaknesses and recommend improvements.
  • Develop test procedures and plans.
  • Provide detailed written test reports.
  • Conduct demonstrations of tests for line and supervisory personnel.
  • Active in-scope TS/SCI with Cl Polygraph.
  • 5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
  • Technical writing experience.
  • Strong oral communication skills, including conducting formal presentations.
  • Experience with UHF, HF, and ELF frequency spectrums and encrypted communications systems.
  • Service in US military or as a contractor/government employee supporting C4I/C5ISRT missions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in systems or electrical engineering.
  • Completion of US Military signal school for satellite communications or civilian equivalent.
  • 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.

Working Conditions

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
  • Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends (if applicable).

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

Compensation (from employer):
73743 – 153159 USD (YEARLY)

About this role

Summary

Perform testing, analysis, and evaluation of communications equipment and systems

Job title

Test Engineering Technician

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense and government services

Location requirements

On-site in Annapolis Junction, MD, US, with possibility of remote work

Salary

$74k–$153k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C4IC5ISRTtest procedureselectrical engineeringtechnical writingcommunication

Preferred skills

systems engineeringsatellite communicationsUS military signal school

Specializations

communicationstest procedureselectrical engineeringRFC4I
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

On-site City