Engineering Technician - 1700
About The Position
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a defense research and development enterprise that creates technology for commercial and government organizations. Its areas of expertise include RF, EMP, pulsed power, acoustics, and threat warning systems. The High Power Electromagnetics Division is hiring an Infrastructure and Testing Engineering Technician in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support research and development and help transition technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The technician will work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on existing and new programs in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing from conception through operation. The position provides general engineering and maintenance support, assists with laboratory setup and testing, supports prototyping and testing, and performs electrical work on testbeds and facilities, including off-site installations. The technician will coordinate with engineers to help keep projects on schedule. The role may involve up to four to six weeks of non-continuous travel. The work is on-site unless otherwise indicated.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- 0–2 years of relevant technical experience.
- Electrical background, such as electrical apprenticeship or on-the-job experience.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness to learn new specialty skillsets.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasking skills, and adaptability.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
- Clean driving record as defined by the state of Colorado and ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 4–6 weeks, non-continuously, in support of testing or other customer requirements.
- May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, using hands, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of relevant technical experience.
- Experience in multiple trades, such as electrical, carpentry, construction, or plumbing.
- Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, or material handling.
- Experience with shop machines, including table saws, mills, drill presses, or lathes.
- Experience constructing, maintaining, or operating electrical equipment.
- Current Class A driver’s license.
- Active DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide general engineering and maintenance support.
- Assist in the lab with project setup, testing, and teardown.
- Support prototyping and testing of other Pulsed Power and Directed Energy projects as needed.
- Perform electrical work, including testbed and facility wiring, off-site installations, and testing.
- Install conduit according to specifications.
- Pull wire, make terminations, and ensure connections are clean, secure, and code-compliant.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and one-line diagrams to complete work accurately.
- Perform testing, verification, and quality checks on completed work.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and follow lockout/tagout and jobsite safety requirements.
- Perform diagnostic testing of testbeds and infrastructure.
- Coordinate with engineers to keep projects on schedule.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other supplemental programs.
- Generous PTO program covering vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Discretionary employee bonuses.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
