Engineering Technician - 1671
About The Position
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a talented, motivated, adaptable, and imaginative Engineering Technician to support research and development activities within its High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves supporting the transition of innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside experienced engineers, physicists, and technicians on both long-standing and new programs. This position offers a chance to contribute and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment from project conception through to operation.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 4 – 8 years of relevant technical experience (or higher education in lieu of experience)
- Must be able to commit to up to 4-6 weeks (per year, non-continuous) travel in support of testing or other customer requirements as needed
- Have an electrical/electrician background, electrical apprentice, or equivalent on job experience
- Willing to learn new specialty skillsets
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills and adaptability
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and Email)
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Clean driving record as defined by the state of Colorado with ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, bending, lifting, twisting, crawling, and use of hands, carrying or lifting up to 50lbs
Nice To Haves
- 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience
- Experience in multiple trades; electrical/electrician (4th year Apprentice or higher), carpentry, construction, etc.
- Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, material handling
- Experience with shop machines including table saws, mills, drill presses, lathes, etc.
- Experience constructing/maintaining/operating electrical equipment
- Current Class A driver’s license (CDL)
- Active DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance
Responsibilities
- General engineering and maintenance support
- Assisting in the lab including set up, diagnostics, infrastructure, test fixtures, testing and tear down of projects
- Support prototyping and testing of other Pulsed Power and Directed Energy projects as needed
- Work closely with engineers and other teams to keep projects on schedule
- General electrical work for testbeds and off-site installations including wiring, wire pulling, terminations, and ensuring connections are clean and secure
- Installation of rigid, EMT, and other types of conduits
- Installation of electrical panels, switchgear, breakers, and distribution equipment
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and one-line diagrams to complete work accurately
- Support installation of UPS systems, generators, transfer switches, and other power equipment
- Adhering to lockout/tagout and all jobsite safety requirements
- Perform testing, verification, and quality checks on completed work
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
- A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Tuition & certification reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Discretionary Employee bonuses
- 401(k) match/profit sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
