Senior Electronics Technician

Senior Electronics Technician

SAIC is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports electronic systems, integration and testing for the Testing Infrastructure Group (TIG). TIG at NSWC Crane provides specialized, high-reliability facilities and engineering expertise for the full life cycle --design, development, test, and evaluation--of Navy strategic systems, electronic warfare, and weapon systems. They focus on critical testing for radiation hardening, hardware-in-the-loop, and complex electronic systems to ensure mission success. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential. You are required to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and accomplish complex technical projects or studies; serve as a technical expert in specialized engineering areas related to electronics, RF, microwave systems, or environmental factors affecting electronic systems.
• Use judgment and creativity to resolve design, operational, test, and troubleshooting problems where standard methods may not fully apply.
• Review work for compliance with project objectives and provide advice on unusual technical problems, operational issues, or policy matters.
• May supervise, train, or provide direction to lower-level technicians.
• Prepare or support designs, specifications, test setups, experiments, and procedures for complex equipment, systems, components, and instrumentation.
• Plan approaches to solve design and test problems; recommend improved design or test techniques; coordinate with engineers, contract personnel, and system users to resolve issues and ensure system compatibility.
• Design and coordinate test setups and experiments to prove/disprove design feasibility, improve equipment performance, and support development of special test equipment or pilot models.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support RF systems, electronic countermeasure systems, cables, modules, assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and related test equipment.
• Diagnose system problems and work with engineers to identify root cause and corrective actions at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power circuitry, and interface levels.
• Provide technical support during test events; serve as a subject matter expert on test equipment and material.
• Attend planning meetings, IPTs, scheduling sessions, test briefs, and related coordination meetings.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve efficiency, readiness, safety, and execution of test events.
• Serve as UAV pilot and/or tactical vehicle driver as required.
• Travel up to 50%; work in field environments and inclement weather; lift over 20 lbs. as required.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics and Electrical Technology or equivalent level of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of related professional experience in electronics technology, test, measurement, troubleshooting, or repair of Electronic Countermeasure systems.
• Minimum of 5 years as an engineering technician with electrical design support and troubleshooting experience.
• Military technical school or specialty experience associated with Electronic Countermeasures, RF, microwave, electronics, or related systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in common and complex technician-level tasks; strong understanding of production processes and interfacing processes.
• Experience using RF and general test equipment such as signal sources, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power, and interface levels.
• Ability to read and work from schematics, CCA layouts, test requirements, and written or oral technical direction.
• IPC solder certification and demonstrated ability to rework surface-mount components at the board level.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, support multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with engineers, test teams, and customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain a favorable Top Secret/SCI security clearance due to customer requirements.

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, visit saic.com.