Engineering Technician

Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a mid to senior level Engineering Technician who is looking for a growth opportunity as a technician at an industrial/engineering/testing site in Newport, R I. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of electrical & mechanical engineers and technicians to support the electrical and mechanical maintenance, calibration, configuration, and testing of an advanced Naval Test Facility. 

The Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) is a specialized facility that performs testing and characterization of naval systems. 

• The primary work focus will involve the maintenance, setup, breakdown, and repair of mechanical and electrical test equipment and facility infrastructure including fluid and material handling, industrial equipment, data acquisition, signal processing and complex test and automation systems.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, accountable, and present themselves professionally in front of customers and peers.
• The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong work ethic, analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities and the propensity to learn and grow within the organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree or completion of a certificate program in a technical or engineering discipline and minimum 3 years of experience with mechanical and electrical assembly, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or testing operations; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to obtain clearance up to the level of SECRET. 
  • Currently possessing a SECRET level clearance, a plus.
  • TS clearance level ideal.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Ability to read and understand electrical/system schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC voltages, relays, and sensors.
• Installation and testing of electrical circuits, sensors, and measurement systems.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, calibration and measurement equipment.
• Assembling, installing and repairing mechanical equipment using a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to set up and reconfigure complex testing equipment and systems.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion. 
• Ability to work in a customer-facing environment and effectively communicate in an organized and professional manner both verbally and through E-Mail.
• Ability to work in an industrial testing environment and lift 50lbs.

DESIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Experience in the field of acoustics. 
• Crane operation or certification.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Acceptance for Cables and Wire Harness Assemblies
• J-STD-001 Solder Certification
• Prior training and experience with OSHA, HAZMAT, PPE, and other industrial matters
• Familiarity with fluids, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and mechanical systems
• Performing sensor calibrations using signal generators, or other calibration sources.
• Ability to understand basic circuits with relays, diodes, and resistors, and tracing signal paths through schematics.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, such as PXI and cRio.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial or electrical equipment.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visitsaic.com. For ongoing news, please visit ournewsroom.