Senior Engineering Technician - Point Mugu, CA

F3EA Inc

1d•Onsite

About The Position

F3EA is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician (Systems Integration) to lead hands-on integration, assembly, and fielding of Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) capabilities at the Point Mugu Sea Range. This role is critical to delivering operational capability across Over-the-Horizon maritime instrumentation, telemetry relay systems, command-and-control experimentation, and range safety support. The Senior Engineering Technician will serve as the bridge between engineering design and real-world execution, leading the build, integration, and troubleshooting of complex, multi-disciplinary systems in both laboratory and maritime field environments. This position requires a highly experienced practitioner who can take incomplete designs, adapt in real time, and deliver working systems under operational conditions. This position is designed for a senior technician who can take ownership of system integration and execution, ensuring that engineering concepts are translated into reliable, field-ready capability. Success in this role requires technical depth, leadership at the execution level, and the ability to perform under the demands of live test environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in: Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar)
10 years of hands-on experience in engineering, system integration, test, or prototype development environments
Demonstrated experience integrating multi-domain systems (electrical, mechanical, RF, and/or networked systems)
Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
Advanced troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues
Experience with test equipment and field diagnostics tools
Ability to operate independently in dynamic lab and field environments, including maritime conditions
Strong attention to detail, organization, and execution discipline
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD test ranges, RDT&E programs, or field experimentation efforts
Background in instrumentation systems, telemetry, or communications integration
Experience with RF systems, antennas, and field communications setups
Familiarity with networked systems and data acquisition environments
Experience leading integration efforts for prototype systems or test events
Knowledge of maritime or expeditionary system operations
Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) events
Prior military or defense contractor experience

Responsibilities

Lead the assembly, integration, and checkout of multi-disciplinary prototype systems (electrical, mechanical, RF, and network components)
Serve as the primary hands-on integrator for testbeds, instrumentation packages, and fielded systems
Oversee and execute system installation, integration, and checkout (I&I) in laboratory and field environments
Lead test event setup, execution, troubleshooting, and teardown, ensuring systems are fully operational
Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues across electrical, mechanical, and communications domains
Coordinate with engineers to implement design updates, modifications, and rapid prototyping iterations
Guide and mentor junior technicians in build quality, integration standards, and troubleshooting techniques
Ensure proper cable management, connectorization, and system configuration control across builds
Support developmental network and communications integration for test environments
Maintain accountability of equipment, tools, and prototype systems, supporting logistics and property requirements
Document system configurations, integration procedures, and test results to support engineering and programmatic needs
Ensure compliance with safety, range operations, and mission requirements