Engineering Jobs in Charleston, SC

Position Description & Qualifications

* This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered position subject to prevailing wage determination *

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Coast Guard - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Engineering Technician position will be on a dynamic team responsible for Command Control Communications Computers Cyber Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Afloat and Ashore based communications support, maintenance, and sustainment on various USCG platforms in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Bring your technical expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on national security missions.

This positon is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active Secret clearance. This position is also contingent upon an award of contract.

Serco supports the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, including support for the Command Control Communications Computers Cyber Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Afloat and Ashore based communications systems lifecycle activities on USCG platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Perform engineering technician support tasks, including installation, integration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Support engineering and systems teams by assisting with prototype builds, equipment setup, system modifications, and implementation of approved engineering changes.
• Conduct inspections, measurements, functional checks of systems, subsystems, and components to verify compliance with technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and operational testing during laboratory, shipboard, and fielded environments.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of system or component failures and support implementation of corrective actions under engineering direction.
• Prepare, update, and maintain required technical documentation, including installation records, test results, inspection checklists, maintenance logs, configuration data, and as‑built documentation.
• Support Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities by providing objective evidence, inspection data, and test documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
• Ensure assigned work is performed in compliance with applicable technical standards, safety requirements, NAVSEA guidance, MIL‑STDs, and contract‑specific procedures.
• Support Government inspections, audits, and acceptance activities conducted under the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) by demonstrating work results and providing supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, quality personnel, logistics staff, and program management to ensure technical tasks are executed in accordance with schedule, quality, and performance requirements.

• High School Dipolma/GED or Technical school diploma with a minimum of 5 years work related experience in electrical/electronic systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered.
• Expereince performing engineering technician support tasks, including installation, integration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Additional Information:

• This position is subject to the applicable Wage Determination requirements for under federal contract labor standards for the state of South Carolina. Compensation and benefits are structured as follows:

• Base Houly Rate: $23.26 per hour
• Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.55 per hour (paid in addition to base wage) - The H&W rate is intended to cover the cost of bona fide fringe benefits as applicable in compliance with regulations.
• Comprehensive Benefits Note: The company's comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet or exceed the required Health & Welfare fringe rate and is submitted in compliance with applicable Wage Determination guidelines.

*Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded or active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process*

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: careers@serco-na.com 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 identify 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 Agencies@serco-na.com.

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: careers@serco-na.com.