Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeing a hands-on and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support our multidisciplinary engineering team. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for executing a wide range of electrical and mechanical technician tasks, as well as maintaining and sustaining our engineering lab environment. The candidate is expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations, and ensure the timely completion of assigned tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic R&D or product development setting and enjoys solving practical engineering challenges.

Our Technology:

We’re the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. We do pretty remarkable things! 

How I will Contribute:

• Assist in building, testing, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies, circuits, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform soldering and rework (including SMT and through-hole), crimping, and connector assembly.
• Support prototype development and bring-up of electronic systems
• Operate test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.) to validate functionality.
• Assembly and document mechanical prototypes, test fixtures, cables, and enclosures using hand tools and mechanical drawings
• Perform fit-checks, measurements, and mechanical modifications as needed.
• Assist engineers in the setup and execution of mechanical (vibe/shock/temperature tests, etc) and electrical tests (lab bench equipment)
• Support basic fabrication, 3D printing, or machining tasks as applicable
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety within the engineering lab.
• Manage inventory of lab supplies, components, and tools; reorder materials as needed
• Calibrate and maintain lab test equipment in coordinate with quality and engineering teams.
• Enforce ESD-safe practices and lab safety protocol
• Run 3D printer(s) to support rapid prototype development and engineering fixturing
• Perform product level verification testing in support of engineering, sustaining, quality and production as needed.
• Support transition of new products, test equipment, fixtures from design to production
• Support testing in qualification of new products, with off-site testing if needed
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools (3D modeling and/or viewing)
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Produce quality work in a timely manner

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems:  

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering technology, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of technician-level in an engineering or lab environment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Minimum 5 years’ soldering experience with printed circuit boards preferred
• IPC-610 & J-STD-001 Certification (nice to have, not required)
• Experience with hand tools, lab instrumentation, and mechanical/electrical assembly practices
• Familiar with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and ability to follow test plans or schematics
• Self-motivated and proactive individual.
• Willing to consult the opinion of others and negotiate consensus where necessary.
• Experience with suite of Microsoft products.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• The ability to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients.
  
   

Some of “the Good Stuff”: 

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Career Development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent culture

About Safran Federal Systems:

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as a Winner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award.

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world.  In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

In August of 2019, Orolia Defense & Security acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations, and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press release here.

Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.