About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
 
Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

As a Junior Technician at M.C. Dean, you will enter a fast-paced environment designed to bridge the gap between entry-level technical knowledge and high-level systems integration. You will work directly under the mentorship of Senior Technicians and Leads to master the installation, assembly, and commissioning of complex security and electronic systems.

This is a hands-on learning role focused on technical precision, infrastructure standards, and the physical build-out of security command centers and telecommunications rooms.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Objectives:

• Head End Construction: Learn to build and populate equipment racks from the ground up. This includes mounting hardware, installing servers, and organizing power distribution units (PDUs).

• iStar Panel Integration: Master the wiring and termination of Software House iStar door controllers. You will learn to map inputs/outputs for card readers, door strikes, and request-to-exit (REX) devices.

• Cable Management: Develop proficiency in professional cable dressing and labeling. You will learn to use hook-and-loop fasteners and cable management bars to ensure "clean" rack builds that meet M.C. Dean’s rigorous quality standards.

• Technical Termination: Gain expertise in terminating various media, including:

  • Copper (Cat6/6A)

  • Fiber Optics (LC/SC connectors)

  • Low-voltage power wiring

  • Coaxial and RS-485 communication lines

• Blueprints & Schematics: Learn to read and interpret floor plans, riser diagrams, and point-to-point wiring schematics.

• Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist senior staff in using Fluke testers and multimeters to verify connectivity and troubleshoot circuit issues.

Key Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 50%

Education:

• HS diploma or GED Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) is required

Required Progressive Experience:

• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
• Requires a Valid driver's license This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program 
• An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to work with a team

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.