Electronic Technician

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to perform testing, troubleshooting, and checkout, and assists in identifying remedies for malfunctions. The position also involves collecting and analyzing technical data, preparing engineering documentation and reports, producing drawings, and performing calculations and analyses according to specifications and provided guidelines.

The technician assembles, reworks, repairs, and modifies printed circuit card assemblies and related electronic and electromechanical assemblies. Work includes fine-pitch and BGA soldering and rework, component preparation and handling, and interpreting production routings, wiring diagrams, and other planning documents. The technician conducts informal in-process checks before submitting completed items for formal inspection or testing, and may support related job classifications when directed.

Requirements

• An 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, including electronics repair, maintenance, and testing, is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• 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.
• Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• 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 use visual aids such as magnification lenses and binocular microscopes, as well as specified 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.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting avionics systems integrated into military aircraft armament systems and variants.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design, testing, 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 determining remedies for malfunctions.
• Collect, maintain, organize, compile, manipulate, and analyze technical data, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) data.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and drawings such as sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform mathematical calculations and data analyses in accordance with engineering specifications and provided guidelines.
• Assemble, disassemble, rework, and repair surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, 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.
• Execute modifications, upgrades, and component replacements on complex printed circuit boards.
• Interpret process routings, wiring diagrams, production planning documents, and drawings.
• Assemble cabinets, chassis, or consoles and install electronic or electromechanical equipment when required.
• Perform informal in-process checks on manufactured items before submitting them for formal inspection, testing, and final acceptance.
• Assist other related job classifications when directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree