1689 - General Engineering Technician

Sigma Defense Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 49,920 - 58,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a General Engineering Technician to support mechanical assembly and integration on-site. The role requires comfort with hand and power tools, and the ability to lift heavy loads throughout the day.

Travel may be required for 1–2 weeks yearly to support repairs at events and testing at other locations; training is available to cover other tasks as needed, with potential for security clearance sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs.
• Must be able bodied.
• Must be willing to work around grease, dust, debris, and oil.
• Mechanical Assembly or Integration experience is preferred.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of mechanical structures and assemblies.
• Mechanical and Electrical integration.
• General maintenance.
• Painting and/or coating processes.
• Cutting metal tubes or sheet metal.
• Operation of hand tools and power tools.
• May be involved with 12v and 24v systems (depending on experience).
• Required to lift 50–75 lbs.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Integration

Manual labor

Able to lift heavy weight

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The hired candidate will be responsible for the manual labor involved with mechanical assembly and integration. The applicant should be willing and comfortable with hand/power tools and heavy lifting. As long as the applicant meets the majority of the requirements, we can train them for the other tasks. Travel may be expected for 1 - 2 weeks during the year to support repairs at events and testing at other locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 75 lbs.
• Must be able bodied.
• Must be willing to work around grease, dust, debris, and oil.
• Mechanical Assembly or Integration experience is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Computer Programs/Software

• Microsoft Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Adobe

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Fabrication of mechanical structures and assemblies.
• Mechanical and Electrical integration.
• General Maintenance.
• Painting and/or coating processes.
• Cutting metal tubes or sheet metal.
• Operation of hand tools and power tools.
• May be involved with 12v and 24v systems (depending on experience).
• Required to lift 50 - 75lbs.

Pay Range

$24 - $28 per hour.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary