Engineering Technician II

Saalex•Ridgecrest, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician, II in Ridgecrest, CA (China Lake). to provide technical support for the assembly, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of small weaponized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This position performs complex technical tasks with minimal supervision and serves as a key contributor supporting prototype development, system readiness activities, flight test operations, and engineering evaluations. The Engineering Technician III works closely with government engineers, program personnel, and other technicians to ensure successful execution of developmental and operational test objectives.

Requirements

Reasonable communication skills (writing/verbal).
Ability to take direction and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
Must be able and willing to travel to support military test events.
HS Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience required.
Active Secret or Interim Secret clearance required.
US Citizenship required for clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform life-cycle support of small-weaponized UAS, beginning with existing designs and collections of parts.
Construct prototype systems from kits and existing designs.
Repair and maintain prototypes to ensure operational readiness.
Perform readiness testing.
Operate prototypes in various test environments.
Perform soldering, mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, assembly tool operation and maintenance, and prototype operation.
Work with government engineers and technicians to ensure correct operation of the constructed system prototypes.
Other duties as assigned or required.