Engineering Technician I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

About The Position

Do you have a passion for hands-on, technical work in a fast paced environment? We may have the opportunity for you! As an Engineering Technician I, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. You'll assist with constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices, or systems and help ensure our systems and components meet established specifications. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field of study.
0-1 Years of experience as a technician or in a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Basic understanding of electronic, mechanical, or optical systems.
Ability to Obtain/Maintain Secret U.S. Clearance required
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with calibration and testing equipment.
Experience with low voltage electronics
Experience with RF test equipment
Electrical harnessing
IPC certifications
Previous experience with harnessing

Responsibilities

Assist in the construction and assembly of electronic, mechanical, and optical equipment and components.
Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems.
Calibrate and test devices to ensure they meet operational specifications.
Maintain accurate records of tests, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures in the execution of tasks.
Work collaboratively with engineers and other technicians to solve technical problems.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
Test, troubleshoot, repair electrical devices, form unit to component
Ensure quality of product
Set-up/Run environmental tests
Keep a clean work area/lab
Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors
Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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