Engineering Technician III

Saalex•Lexington Park, MD

16h•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III provides mid-level technical support across test, integration, and operational environments, assisting engineers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electronic and mechanical systems. This role supports system lifecycle activities including fabrication, configuration, integration, testing, and sustainment, with a strong emphasis on hands-on technical execution and troubleshooting. This position bridges engineering design and operational execution by ensuring test assets, cabling, and hardware systems are fully functional, properly configured, and ready to support mission and program requirements.

Requirements

4–8 years of hands-on technical experience supporting engineering, lab, or field environments.
Experience with test benches, system troubleshooting, or integration environments.
Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Experience with cable fabrication, wiring harnesses, and electronic assembly.
Familiarity with test equipment (e.g., multimeters, network analyzers, RF tools).
Troubleshooting of electrical, RF, or communications systems.
Demonstrated ability to build, repair, and maintain hardware systems.
Experience supporting integration and operational test environments.
BS/BA degree required.
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD/Navy programs or test environments.
Familiarity with aircraft, communications, or shipboard systems.
Certifications such as: IPC/WHMA-620 or J-STD soldering
RF systems, radios, or communications equipment.
Fiber optics and cable testing/splicing.

Responsibilities

Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot test benches and hardware systems to ensure operational readiness
Support test execution, data collection, and system validation activities
Assist engineers in diagnosing and resolving hardware and integration issues
Fabricate, assemble, and repair cables, wiring harnesses, and electronic components in accordance with technical drawings and standards
Perform hands-on installation of electronic/mechanical systems and supporting infrastructure
Identify, isolate, and resolve faults in electrical, RF, and networked systems
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on lab and field equipment
Ensure systems are configured to required baselines for testing and operations
Support integration efforts across hardware, software, and network components
Coordinate with engineering teams to support upgrades, modifications, and system improvements
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
Document work performed, configurations, and troubleshooting actions
Work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams (e.g., software, systems engineering) to resolve issues and support program objectives