About this role
Position Description & Qualifications
If you enjoy working on high profile and challenging engineering projects supporting the US Army, Serco has a great opportunity for you! The Engineering Technician will be part of a dynamic team at our Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Soldiers.
The Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) of Serco North America is seeking a motivated and experienced Cable Fabrication Technician to join our team working in our JBLM, WA location. The Cable Fabrication Technician is responsible for building, terminating, and testing the critical wiring infrastructure that powers the U.S. Army's modernized vehicle platforms and mobile command posts. This role focuses on the high-precision production of custom ruggedized grounding, coaxial, and power cables used to link NGC2 hardware inside tactical vehicles and transit cases.
In this position you will:
- Precision Cable Fabrication: Build and repair custom RF coaxial cables, low-voltage DC/AC power wire harnesses, and ruggedized assemblies from in-house engineering drawings in accordance with strict military specifications.
- Component Termination: Pin, crimp, solder, and terminate a wide variety of military-specification (MIL-SPEC) connectors and coaxial (RF).
- Environmental Ruggedization: Apply specialized heat shrink, braided sleeving, and protective strain-relief boots to ensure cables survive extreme weather, chemical exposure, and high-vibration tactical environments.
- Quality Assurance & Continuity Testing: Utilize automated cable analyzers, and multimeters to test continuity and capturing both amplitude and phase across various frequencies to assess performance and identify faults.
- Inventory & Standard Maintenance: Manage shop tools and track inventory of raw components like bulk wire, connectors, and heat-shrink varieties.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. US Citizenship Required
- High School diploma/GED.
- Formal electronics training, to include: Installation Tasks, Soldering, Cable Dressing, and Making/Repairing Connectors
- 3 years of hands-on electrical or cable assembly experience, preferably in a defense or manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to read engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and bill of materials (BOM).
- Ability to stand, bend, and manipulate small components for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 25–30 pounds unassisted.
- Knowledge of government or other contracting environments relating to technical, scientific, and analytical services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies and tools as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 75%
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.
Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .