Electronic Technician

SAIC•Lawrence, IN

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the U.S. Navy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment. Applications may involve electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting, and assists in determining remedies for malfunctions. The role also involves maintaining and analyzing technical data, preparing engineering documentation and drawings, performing mathematical calculations to engineering specifications, and conducting analyses where guidelines are provided. The technician assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, subassemblies, and electromechanical assemblies. Work includes preparing boards and components, handling sensitive components, soldering and desoldering fine-pitch components including BGA rework, and modifying, upgrading, or replacing components on complex PCBs. The technician interprets production routings and wiring diagrams, may assemble and equip cabinets or chassis, performs informal in-process checks before formal inspection or testing, and collects and analyzes Statistical Process Control (SPC) data. The position requires an associate degree in a related discipline and three years of experience, with additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree. Six years of practical experience is also specified, with electronics repair, maintenance, and testing experience preferred. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Secret security clearance. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods. The work may involve exposure to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds, and requires visual aids and personal safety equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related discipline and three years of experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Six years of practical experience; electronics repair, maintenance, and testing experience is preferred.
Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 rework procedures.
Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification.
Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; good eyesight and ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, or squat for extended periods as required.
Ability to work around solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds, and to use visual aids and required personal safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Formal military electronics training from a technical school or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications.
Familiarity with IPC-610 and J-STD-001.
Prior military experience assembling, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, and checking out electronic equipment.
Prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting avionics systems integrated into military aircraft armament systems and variants.
Experience with electronics repair, maintenance, and testing.

Responsibilities

Support engineering design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly activities for prototype electromechanical systems, circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment.
Perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, and defined plans; assist in identifying remedies for malfunctions.
Collect, maintain, organize, compile, manipulate, and analyze technical data, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) data.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and drawings, including sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics.
Perform mathematical calculations according to engineering specifications and analyze data where guidelines are provided.
Assemble, disassemble, rework, and repair surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, subassemblies, and electromechanical assemblies.
Prepare boards and components, including specialized handling of sensitive components.
Perform skilled soldering and desoldering of fine-pitch components, including BGA rework.
Modify, upgrade, and replace components on complex PCBs.
Interpret process routings, wiring diagrams, and other production planning documents or drawings.
Assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install electronic or electromechanical equipment as needed.
Perform informal in-process checks on manufactured items before submitting them for formal inspection or testing.
Assist other related job classifications when directed.