Engineering Technician V

Do you enjoy being the resident expert mentoring others in your area of expertise? Join our team and take your career to new heights! The Engineering Technician V serves as the senior technical expert, overseeing the most complex projects and ensuring the highest standards of technical performance in constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining advanced systems. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the most complex technical projects.

• Provide direction and expert-level troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Lead and coordinate advanced calibration and testing processes.

• Analyze and interpret complex data, making strategic recommendations.

• Mentor and develop technical staff across all levels.

• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and technical standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study.

• 7+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Ability to understand and interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.

• Comprehensive understanding of the use of standard laboratory test equipment, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Oscilloscope, Pitot static equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

• Expertise in advanced system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL).

• Basic skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation.

• Understanding of soldering techniques.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with 3-D CAD software.

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

• Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor, train, guide and inspect the work of subordinates.

• Master’s degree in a related technical field.

• Strong background in strategic research and development.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.

• Ability to be on your feet for much of the work shift.

• Dexterity to handle and assemble small components.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and loud environments.

• Ability to travel as required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $50.78 - $69.81. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more ( .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.