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Company: SAIC
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Description

  SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician IV 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.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, 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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a High School Degree
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of start
  • 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

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Preferred to have a Secret clearance at start but not required
  • 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)
  • Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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