Engineering Technician III

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform PCB layout and drafting tasks under close guidance from senior designers, supporting its Indianapolis facility and U.S. military customers. Work includes PCB placement, basic routing, constraint setup using Altium Designer, applying ECAD design standards and layout rules, understanding schematic-to-layout implementation, generating fabrication and assembly outputs, and preparing and updating ECAD documentation and design files.

The selected candidate will learn SAIC ECAD standards, multilayer stackup interpretation, basic high-speed design fundamentals, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations. The role requires clear progress updates, proactively seeking clarification, and close collaboration with Electrical and Mechanical team members during cross-functional reviews. The technician will incorporate checker and mentor feedback to minimize repeat errors and support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree and at least 3 years of experience, or high school education and at least 5 years of related experience.
• PCB layout experience using electronic CAD tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools.
• Knowledge of fabrication outputs used by board manufacturing houses, such as Gerbers, ODB++, or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain at least a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience routing fine-pitch components such as BGAs with 1 mm, 0.8 mm, or 0.65 mm pitch.
• Knowledge of Altium Draftsman documents for CCA or PCB drawings.
• Prior knowledge of DFM.
• Experience with aircraft armament equipment electronics or other military electronic systems.
• Experience working in a small, collaborative team environment.
• Already possess a military security clearance at the Secret level or above.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB layout and drafting tasks under close guidance from senior designers.
• Complete PCB placement, basic routing, and constraint setup using Altium Designer.
• Apply ECAD design standards and layout rules, and implement schematics in layout.
• Generate fabrication and assembly outputs, including Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, and BOMs.
• Prepare and update ECAD documentation and design files.
• Communicate progress clearly and seek clarification proactively.
• Work with Electrical and Mechanical team members through cross-functional reviews.
• Incorporate checker and mentor feedback to minimize repeat errors.
• Support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards.

What This Job Offers

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