Senior Electronics Technician

SAIC•Crane, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electronics Technician to provide critical hands-on support for the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. In this role, you will be instrumental in Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) test and evaluation activities involving threat devices, unmanned aircraft systems, RF systems, sensors, test equipment, and supporting field infrastructure.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related professional experience in electronics support, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain all applicable training, licensing, certifications, and designations required.
Obtain and maintain Part 107 drone pilot license for test events.
Be able to travel at least 25% of the time in support of test events CONUS and OCONUS.
Must be able to obtain Secret Interim to start.

Responsibilities

Support threat device operations such as configuration, inspection, readiness verification, staging, inventory control, operation, recovery, maintenance, and post-test accountability.
Serve as a UAS pilot or support technician for CUAS test events, which involve obtaining and maintaining required UAS pilot certifications, licenses, and customer-required qualifications to operate unmanned target devices, communications devices, and remote support platforms.
Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain RF and electronic test equipment.
Test, troubleshoot, and repair RF systems, electronic assemblies, cables, modules, circuit cards, power interfaces, and antennas.
Perform test setup and teardown, validating threat device functionality before and after events, and verifying target device characterization.
Coordinate with test directors, engineers, range personnel, safety personnel, logistics personnel, and Government leads to ensure full field execution readiness.
Assist with target logistics and inventory.
Support the modification or instrumentation of target hardware for remote use or data collection.
Repair or install necessary cables and RF components.
Support test equipment readiness.
Collect and document vital test data, anomalies, and observations.
Provide technical support to assist engineers in diagnosing system issues.
Attend planning meetings, schedule sessions, and debriefs while providing input to improve field execution and data collection quality.
Act as a subject matter expert on assigned CUAS threat devices.
Support tactical vehicle driver duties.
Work across laboratory, warehouse, range, and outdoor field environments, including inclement weather.
Travel to field test locations as required.