Engineering Technician V

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job : T2600323

Location
:
San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted
:

Category
:
Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory
:
Service Contract Act

Schedule
:
Full-Time

Shift
:
Day Job

Travel
:
Yes - 25% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
:
Secret

Potential for Remote Work
: _SITE

SAIC is seeking a Engineering Technician V to provide professional technical support for engineers designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing. This position is an Onsite role in San Diego, CA.

• Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drone, both multirotor and fixed-wing
• Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing
• Experience with standard hand and shop tools (calipers, drills, cutters, vises, pliers, drill presses, sanders, band saws, etc.)
• Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience using Solidworks, Fusion, Onshape or similar
• 3D printing experience (creating production files, operation, maintenance)
• CNC routing experience (creating production files, fixturing, operation, maintenance)
• Soldering experience including wire splicing, Plated Through-Hole (PTH), and Surface Mount Device (SMD)
• Experience making wire harnesses and modifying them in small spaces (ie. Installed in a UAS) is a plus
• Electronics knowledge, particularly Direct current (DC) principles
• Experience testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, bench DC loads
• Experience working with vendors, procuring parts, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have practical knowledge of science and engineering principles.
• Experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment.
• Aviation electronics experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25% of the time depending on needs, and able to be on various ships at sea including naval vessels for 1-10 days at a time
• Experienced reading wiring diagrams and assembly of unmanned vehicles
• Must be able to obtain a minimum secret level security clearance.

• Radio frequency (RF) communication knowledge
• Programming skills in C, Arduino, Python or Linux
• Strong organizational skills (both digital and physical)
• Experience with hardware version control
• Experience towing large trailers
• Experience creating assembly documentation of new hardware devices
• Logistics planning experience (ie. Moving equipment internationally for events)

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.