Engineering Technician

Job Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician in Oak Harbor, WA .

This incumbent may train and be assisted by lower-level technicians, and performs one or a combination of the following:

• Fabricate, install, test, troubleshoot, modify, and repair various wire harnesses on ground and airframe applications.
• Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.
• Design, develop, and construct major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results.
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Review drawings and specifications provided to identify modification and repair-ability issues and special tooling requirements.
• Make recommendations to engineering and project management concerning formability of materials.
• Review drawings and recommends design changes to improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Repair, manufacture, and upgrade various avionics cable harnesses.
• Perform repairs based on drawings and NAVAIR requirements.
• Perform continuity testing using IFD, DITMCO, DVM, 1553 buss testing, RF testing using a PNA, and Fiber Optic testing using handheld light sources with power meters.
• Use various encapsulation and coating materials such as conformal coatings, RTV's, epoxy resins, and paints.
• Install electrical cables, connectors, and assemblies as well as mechanical components of various complexities requiring a high level of manual dexterity.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• HS/GED and five (5) years related experience; or Associates and four (4) years related experience; or Bachelors and two (2) years related experience.
• Must possess a practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic principles, techniques, etc.
• Must have technical knowledge of testing, modification, fabrication, installation, set-up of specialized equipment and documentation requirements for the establishment of repair, refurbishment and engineering support.
• Must have ability to utilize established procedures and associated test equipment to perform radio frequency testing, fiber optic testing, 1553 data buss testing, various hand held semi-automated and automated test equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and sketches.
• Must be able to adapt shop practices and industry standards to fit situations in absence of guidelines.
• Must be able to use common hand tools for removal and replacement of various electronic and mechanical assemblies.
• Must be able to use both manual and power driven equipment.
• Must be able to professionally interface with technicians, engineers, quality assurance personnel and support personnel.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow written, verbal, and drawing instruction sets.
• Must have a thorough technical knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protective measures and practices.
• Incumbent is required to have some practical knowledge of reporting tools (MS Office skills).
• Excellent communication skills; interpersonal; organizational and detail-oriented.
• Exposure to hazards due to noise levels, various chemicals, lifting, electrical shock, sharp tooling and sharp metal edges.
• Candidate must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a forklift license.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Full DOD Secret Security Clearance.

About Us

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. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.