SCA Engineering Technician IV

BAE Systems • Dallas, TX

21h • $20,800 - $416,000

About The Position

The Engineering Technician IV will join the Case Officer team supporting the Automated Fuel Systems Program. The role combines technical subject matter expertise with operational case management, serving as a link between case intake, remote troubleshooting, and program engineering to resolve complex fuel-system issues in accordance with contract requirements.

The technician monitors and resolves new and unresolved case intakes, reviews technician-submitted documentation, audits surveys, designs, and installation work against customer, manufacturer, and program engineering specifications, and provides remote troubleshooting guidance to travel technicians. The role also coordinates with Materials teammates to verify components ordered and shipped, and manages customer expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, and schedules.

This is not a standard 9-to-5 position. A flexible schedule is required, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekend coverage coordinated with teammates. Occasional travel may be required. Physical demands include kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights up to 50 feet, and working safely in confined spaces. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a CAC and a U.S. Government security clearance and/or CAC, and must obtain required manufacturer training. A CAC must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and demonstrated proficiency with applicable equipment manufacturers must be established within five months of hire.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Automated Fuels systems and operations.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, agile team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical requirements to diverse stakeholders.
• Firm grasp of M365 applications and proven proficiency with Windows OS.
• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by formal electronics training from a technical school, Class A or B military school, or completion of a four-year electronics apprenticeship program.
• Five years of experience reviewing proposal and Performance Work Statement (PWS) documentation, conducting system-specific surveys, and assisting with Basis of Estimate (BOE) packages for proposal efforts.
• Ability to forecast workload and manage Level of Effort (LOE) within a scheduled work week.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC); CAC must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a corporate credit card for operational expenses.
• Ability to obtain required manufacturer training to remotely diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Available for occasional travel as required by program needs.
• Ability to kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 50 feet, and work safely in confined spaces.
• Flexible availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Eight years of experience conducting and composing surveys and installing, removing, and testing fuel-monitoring components, including gauges, instrumentation, and sensors.
• Proficiency implementing and troubleshooting data communications using copper wiring, fiber optics, and wireless devices.
• At least four years of formal or informal on-the-job training (OJT) experience with coworkers and junior technicians.
• Expertise in one or more Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems: Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, or Endress+Hauser.
• Proficiency with one or more independent alarm systems: Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Aggressive Systems, or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with overfill and ground verification systems, including Scully, Varec, Fafnir, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve new and unresolved case intakes, ensuring technician-submitted documentation is processed accurately.
• Collaborate with the Case Officer team to maintain a rotation schedule that ensures uninterrupted operational coverage.
• Audit surveys, designs, and installation efforts for adherence to customer, manufacturer, and program engineering specifications.
• Provide remote guidance and troubleshooting support to travel technicians to resolve critical onsite complications.
• Coordinate with Materials teammates to verify the accuracy of components ordered and shipped.
• Manage end-customer expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, and schedule.
• Forecast workload and manage Level of Effort (LOE) within a scheduled work week.
• Perform occasional travel as required by program needs.
• Obtain required manufacturer training and demonstrate proficiency with applicable equipment manufacturers within five months of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED