SCA Engineering Technician V

SAIC•Bedford, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Tech V in Bedford, Indiana to support the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) Small Form Factor (SFF) and Medium-Range Intercept Capabilities (MRIC) program. This position will support mission-critical production and testing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with government customers, technicians, and engineering personnel to drive successful production, integration, and operational readiness of Air C2 systems. This role requires a strong background in tactical data links, network administration, and military system configurations, as well as proven leadership skills to manage production teams effectively. This role will be fully onsite in Bedford, IN.

Requirements

Strong background in tactical data links
Network administration
Military system configurations
Proven leadership skills to manage production teams effectively

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between government engineering/logistics personnel and production teams to address system issues and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
Attend scheduling, logistics, and engineering meetings, providing critical insights to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
Supervise daily production activities, ensuring team members meet or exceed all production goals on base and at off-site production facilities.
Develop and update production process documentation, including work cards and technical data packages, to streamline operational workflows.
Train and mentor production technicians in system operations, troubleshooting, and new processes.
Monitor, analyze, and enhance production performance, taking corrective actions as needed to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain critical production metrics, shipment schedules, and inventory data.
Provide technical support for engineering activities such as design, testing, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.
Configure, operate, and maintain CAC2S hardware and software, ensuring operational readiness.
Manage critical Tactical Data Links (TDLs), including Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF), and Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS).
Design and manage virtualized system environments, including producing architectural diagrams of system interfaces.
Serve as a technical advisor to Marine Corps leadership during test events, fleet operations, and system integration efforts.
Develop training curricula, lesson plans, and simulation instruction to prepare Marines for system employment and diagnostics.