Engineering Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Folsom, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III is responsible for complex technical tasks, including advanced construction, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of sophisticated electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. This role involves leading project teams and providing technical expertise to ensure operational excellence. 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 an electronics related field of study.
3+ 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 5 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
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.
Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.
Ability to work with standard electronics laboratory test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
Ability to troubleshoot RF and Digital circuitry down to the component level.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with AutoCAD or other 3-D CAD software.
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
Extensive experience with research and development projects.
Proven leadership experience in a technical environment.
Ability to understand, use, and provide training on electronics assemblies and operation
Experience with electrical schematic capture software
Experience with IR and Hot Air soldering reflow techniques for SMD components.
IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certification
IPC-A-610 Soldering Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
Mentor and train junior technicians.
Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to the failed component or circuit.