Senior Electronics Technician

Senior Electronics TechnicianWe are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electronics Technician to provide critical hands-on support for the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. In this role, you will be instrumental in Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) test and evaluation activities involving threat devices, unmanned aircraft systems, RF systems, sensors, test equipment, and supporting field infrastructure.Job ResponsibilitiesSupporting threat device operations such as configuration, inspection, readiness verification, staging, inventory control, operation, recovery, maintenance, and post-test accountability.Serving as a UAS pilot or support technician for CUAS test events, which involve obtaining and maintaining required UAS pilot certifications, licenses, and customer-required qualifications to operate unmanned target devices, communications devices, and remote support platforms.Configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining RF and electronic test equipment.Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing RF systems, electronic assemblies, cables, modules, circuit cards, power interfaces, and antennas.Responsible for test setup and teardown, validating threat device functionality before and after events, verifying target device characterization, and coordinating seamlessly with test directors, engineers, range personnel, safety personnel, logistics personnel, and Government leads to ensure full field execution readiness.Assisting with target logistics and inventory, supporting the modification or instrumentation of target hardware for remote use or data collection, and repairing or installing necessary cables and RF components.Supporting test equipment readiness, collecting and documenting vital test data, anomalies, and observations, and providing technical support to assist engineers in diagnosing system issues.Attending planning meetings, scheduling sessions, and debriefs while providing input to improve field execution and data collection quality.As a subject matter expert on assigned CUAS threat devices, supporting tactical vehicle driver duties and working across laboratory, warehouse, range, and outdoor field environments, including inclement weather, with travel to field test locations as required.QualificationsJob Requirements:Candidates must possess at least 10 years of related professional experience in electronics support, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance.Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain all applicable training, licensing, certifications, and designations required.Obtain and maintain Part 107 drone pilot license for test events.Be able to travel at least 25% of the time in support of test events CONUS and OCONUS.Must be able to obtain Secret Interim to start.Education Requirement:High school diploma or GED.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.