SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III in support of Infrared and Radio Frequency (IR/RF) located at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana. This technician will provide high level of support for the seeker test van and laser lab/testing.
Support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electronic and mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. . Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data. Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.). Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications. Undertakes analysis of data where guidelines are provided.
Duties include the ability to:
- Circuit Design & Prototyping: The candidate must be able to design multi-layer PCB layouts using tools like Altium or KiCAD, rapid-prototype circuits on solderless breadboards, and perform hand-soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components (with the ability to obtain a soldering certification post-hire).
- Circuit Troubleshooting, Test, & Reverse Engineering: The candidate must be highly skilled in using bench equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) to systematically troubleshoot physical components, trace populated PCBs to reverse-engineer undocumented electronics, and generate formal Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
- Embedded & Utility Coding: The candidate must possess practical programming skills in C/C++ for microcontroller firmware development (such as Arduino or STM32) and Python or MATLAB for automating test equipment, managing serial interfaces, and logging experimental data.
- Lab & Range Instrumentation: The candidate must be capable of fabricating custom test wiring harnesses, configuring data acquisition (DAQ) hardware, setting up GPS time-stamping (IRIG-B) across multi-sensor setups, and supporting extensive travel to rugged field ranges to deploy mobile test suites.
- Basic Mechanical Fabrication: The candidate should be proficient with basic hand tools, drill presses, and light shop machinery to modify prototype enclosures, brackets, and optical mounting fixtures in the lab.
Required:
Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command. Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work. Ability to develop and review training material, processes, and procedures. Ability to research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies. Ability to research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs. Ability to handle high stress situations and respond appropriately. Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. Potential travel: Up to 10% Obtain/Maintain Secret clearance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- AA degree in related discipline and nine (3) years related experience; Or High School and eleven (5) years related experience and related advanced certification.
- Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
- Ability to develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
- Ability to handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
- Potential travel: Up to 10%
- Obtain/Maintain Secret clearance, Interim clearance required to start. SAIC will sponsor clearance.
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