Engineering Technician I
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! The Engineering Technician I will support our engineering team by performing a variety of technical tasks in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. This role involves constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining equipment, components, devices, or systems to ensure they 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.
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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
