SCA Engineering Technician I

Job Description SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician in Crane, IN. This position requires the candidate to be responsible for performing activities involving the assembling and integration of military and commercial systems, including modification of military platforms. The Engineering Technician I performs undersea sensor task assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as: Constructing or disassembling undersea sensor components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. Following specific layouts, procedures, drawings, or scientific diagrams to construct, tear down, and/or package undersea sensor components and subunits of equipment. Conducting various electrical or mechanical 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. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of undersea sensor equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: HS/GED diploma and zero years of experience Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, flow charts and use logical troubleshooting techniques Must have good communication skills, interface well with others Knowledge of cabling and wiring standards and best practices. Strong soldering, splicing and cable management skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, flow charts and use logical troubleshooting techniques Must have good communication skills, interface well with others Knowledge of cabling and wiring standards and best practices. Strong soldering, splicing and cable management skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form High attention to detail and quality Able to plan and execute daily and weekly scheduled tasks Able to keep work area clean and organized Excellent team player with organizational and time management skills Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. 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. Science Applications International Corporation