Aviation ALRE Technician — Onsite, Secret Clearance

Saic; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Engineering Technician to join our teams in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. All positions require onsite support and an active Secret clearance to begin work.

The candidate will provide fleet technical services and troubleshooting for Aviation Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) at shore sites and aboard ships, review maintenance publications, and monitor repair progress across multiple sites including shipyards and Fleet Readiness Centers.

Qualifications

• AA and 9+ years of experience required.
• Experience with ship installed systems and diagnostics.
• Security Clearance required with Interim Secret to start.
• Travel up to 40% may be required.
• Familiarization with OTDR, OLTS, and VFLs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot ALRE systems and subsystems and interpret maintenance publications.
• Assist installation, repair, calibration, and testing of ALRE equipment.
• Assist with certification and inspection readiness of ALRE equipment.
• Monitor repair and overhaul progress across shipyards, field locations, and Fleet centers.
• Prepare and submit technical reports detailing actions, parts, and status.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Ship systems

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

AA or equivalent

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

VFLs

Job description

SAIC seeks an Engineering Technician to join our teams in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. All positions require onsite support and an active Secret clearance to begin work.

The candidate will provide fleet technical services and troubleshooting for Aviation Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) at shore sites and aboard ships, review maintenance publications, and monitor repair progress across multiple sites including shipyards and Fleet Readiness Centers.