EST jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Engineering Specialist / Technician (EST)
Drafting, prototype assembly, soldering, CAD support, hardware testing, and lab operations for mission engineering teams.
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Turning Engineering Blueprints into Physical Reality
At GS Consulting, we know that advanced technology cannot defend networks if it only exists on a whiteboard. We rely on highly skilled technicians to physically assemble, draft, and test the specialized hardware that the Intelligence Community demands.
As an Engineering Specialist / Technician with GS Consulting, you are the practical force of our engineering division. Whether you are drafting complex mechanical enclosures in CAD, soldering prototype circuit boards, or running environmental tests on newly fabricated gear, your skills help our systems survive real operational pressure. If you are a maker, drafter, or test technician, we need you in the lab.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our EST professionals provide essential technical support across the hardware life cycle. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Provide direct technical support for the fabrication, assembly, and site installation of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
- Use Computer Aided Design software to draft technical schematics, mechanical drawings, and printed circuit board layouts.
- Assemble, modify, and repair prototype products and specialized test equipment under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Conduct rigorous quality assurance and environmental testing on physical components to meet strict military and IC standards.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, laboratory logs, and inventory of specialized shop equipment.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful Engineering Specialists and Technicians at GS Consulting must bring practical experience across several of these domains:
- Electronic and mechanical assembly and soldering
- Drafting and Computer Aided Design tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Operation of specialized electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analyzers
- Environmental, stress, and quality assurance testing
- Laboratory and machine shop operations
Preferred Education and Military Training
Formal engineering degrees are welcome, but they are not strictly required for this role. We highly value candidates with a High School Diploma or GED combined with intense practical experience, an Associate Degree in a technical trade, or formal military technical training such as electronics technician, mechanical maintenance, or drafting schools.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four EST levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must involve technical support, drafting, hardware assembly, CAD work, or physical testing.
Level 1
- High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- High School Diploma or GED plus 6 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
Level 3
- High School Diploma or GED plus 8 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 2 years of experience
Level 4
- High School Diploma or GED plus 11 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 5 years of experience
Ready to assemble the mission?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, specific shop, CAD, and testing experience, and the EST level you are targeting.