Engineering Technician I

Do you have a passion for hands‑on, technical work in a fast‑paced environment? The Engineering Technician I will support our engineering team by performing a variety of technical tasks in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. This role involves constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining equipment, components, devices, or systems to ensure they meet established specifications. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains—air, land, sea, space and cyber. Responsibilities Assist in the construction and assembly of electronic, mechanical, and optical equipment and components. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems. Calibrate and test devices to ensure they meet operational specifications. Maintain accurate records of tests, repairs, and maintenance activities. Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures in the execution of tasks. Work collaboratively with engineers and other technicians to solve technical problems. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures. Test, troubleshoot, repair electrical devices, and form unit to component. Ensure quality of product. Set up and run environmental tests. Keep a clean work area/lab. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times, requiring finger and hand dexterity. Frequently require vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and color discrimination. Frequently require hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes. Qualifications You Must Have Associate's degree in a related field of study. 0–1 year of experience as a technician or in a related field. Relevant experience can substitute for the required educational qualifications. If no degree, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required. Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals. Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Basic understanding of electronic, mechanical, or optical systems. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with calibration and testing equipment. Experience with low voltage electronics. Experience with RF test equipment. Electrical harnessing. IPC certifications. Previous experience with harnessing. 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. Benefits SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans; a 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 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) handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors influencing the outcome include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr