Engineering Technician III

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

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. The work includes PCB placement, basic routing, constraint setup using Altium Designer, applying ECAD design standards, implementing schematic designs in layouts, and generating fabrication and assembly outputs such as Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, and bills of materials. The technician will also prepare and update 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 considerations. The role involves communicating progress, proactively seeking clarification, working with Electrical and Mechanical team members during cross-functional reviews, incorporating checker and mentor feedback to minimize repeat errors, and supporting configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and at least three years of experience, or a high school education and at least five years of related experience.
• PCB layout experience using electronic CAD tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD software.
• 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 design for manufacturing (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.
• Carry out PCB placement, basic routing, and constraint setup using Altium Designer.
• Apply ECAD design standards and implement schematic designs in PCB layouts.
• Generate fabrication and assembly outputs, including Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, and bills of materials.
• 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