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Lab Technician

Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
4900 South Broad Street (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Lab Technician Position Summary: As a Lab Technician, you will support lab and shipboard activities for a ship sustainment program for our U.S. Navy customer. You will work alongside U.S. Navy government and civilian engineers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will be responsible for maintenance, installation, and testing support activities for the land-based test site as well as occasional shipboard support for installation upgrades and ship force tech assist. Required Clearance: Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Support lab testing efforts by troubleshooting and repairing lab mechanical and electrical issues Support installation and testing of newly designed hardware in the lab Occasional travel to support shipboard installations and tech support during modernization and fleet emergent events Document and update hardware installation procedures and preventative maintenance guidelines Test and validate equipment in the lab to support shipboard equipment fulfillment requests Perform board-level maintenance and fault isolation for embedded control systems Required Education, Skills, and Experience: Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or 4 years of directly related work experience in lieu of a degree Ability to work well in a team environment coordinating tasks to support different work Demonstrated problem solving ability, equipment troubleshooting, attention to detail Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics Ability to thoroughly document hardware installations Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment failure root causes Experience using standard electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope) Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience: Experience with Naval or commercial shipboard machinery control systems Experience with modular backplane based hardware architecture Familiarity with basic networking concepts Physical Demands and Expectations: The ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs) Capability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying environmental conditions found on a Naval ship This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources. LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com. Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential. Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success. Benefits Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more... *Benefits may vary by business unit and location. Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.