Engineering Technician I

Do you have a passion for hands‑on, technical work in a fast‑paced environment? We may have the opportunity for you! As an Engineering Technician I, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. You will assist with constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices, or systems and help ensure our systems and components 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, and repair electrical devices, from unit to component. Ensure quality of product. Set up and run environmental tests. Keep a clean work area/lab. Frequently repeat the same hand, arm, and finger motion many times for finger and hand dexterity. Frequently requires vision abilities, including close, distance, depth perception, and color differentiation. Frequently requires hearing abilities, including 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 be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications; in the absence of a 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. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%. Life insurance. 3 weeks paid time off. Tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits. Security Clearance 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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