SCA Engineering Technician IV

SAIC•Crane, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support advanced mixed-signal, digital, and RF electronic systems in Crane, Indiana. This hands-on role tests, troubleshoots, and repairs complex electronic hardware down to the component level, working with engineers, fellow technicians, and government personnel to support reliable performance of critical defense systems. The position includes circuit analysis and repair, routine repair and retrofit, systems integration, calibration, and testing. The technician uses schematics, block diagrams, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to diagnose faults in printed circuit boards, modules, and cable assemblies. Work also includes operating test equipment, coordinating test schedules, preparing inputs for test plans, reviewing test plans and procedures, conducting or monitoring system and component testing, adjusting units under test, analyzing results, and drawing recommendations and conclusions from test data. The position is on-site and offers either a first-shift flex-time schedule beginning between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., or a second-shift schedule from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. EST. Travel is not required. Candidates must hold a Secret or Interim Secret clearance to begin tasking and must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related discipline and two or more years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and four or more years of relevant experience.
Must hold a Secret or Interim Secret security clearance to begin tasking.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Understanding of electronics principles and mechanical systems.
Ability to read engineering diagrams and drawings.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and repair complex mixed-signal, digital, and RF electronic hardware down to the component level.
Isolate faults on printed circuit boards, modules, and cable assemblies using schematics and block diagrams.
Conduct routine repair, retrofit, systems integration, calibration, and testing.
Perform in-line repair and testing and operate test equipment.
Coordinate test schedules and prepare inputs for test plans.
Review test plans and procedures.
Conduct or monitor system, subsystem, equipment, or component testing.
Adjust units under test and analyze test results.
Determine recommendations and conclusions based on test data.
Identify and resolve equipment issues and malfunctions using specialized test equipment and diagnostic tools.
Collaborate with engineers, other technicians, and government personnel.