Electronic Technician

Saic; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, repairing complex PCBs and assemblies, and working from schematics and diagrams to ensure functional electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities include soldering fine-pitch components, interpreting wiring diagrams, and performing data collection for SPC. The candidate should have an AA degree and several years of electronics experience, with security clearance ability

Qualifications

• AA Degree in related discipline and three years’ experience.
• Six years of electronics experience preferred.
• Formal military electronics training is a plus.
• Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling with ESD
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, IPC-7711 and J-STD-001 preferred.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, repair, and modify surface mount and through‑hole assemblies.
• Perform soldering/desoldering of fine pitch components including BGA work.
• Interpret process routings and wiring diagrams for production planning.
• Install cabinets, chassis, or equipment as needed.
• Conduct informal checks prior to formal inspection and testing.
• Collect and analyze data for SPC.

Skills

ESD precautions

Read schematics

Electrical component identification

Soldering & desoldering

IPC standards knowledge

Physical endurance

Education

AA Degree in related discipline

Six years electronics experience

Tools

Rework & test equipment

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical 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 analyses of data where guidelines are provided.

JOB DUTIES

• Assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface mount (including J‑leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and through‑hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub‑assemblies, and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Performs board and component preparation, including specialized handling of sensitive components.
• Performs highly skilled soldering and desoldering of fine pitch components, including BGA rework.
• Executes modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on complex PCBs.
• Interprets process routings, wiring diagrams, and similar production planning documents or drawings.
• May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install them with electronic or electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Performs informal, self in‑process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorize formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance.
• May assist other related job classifications when directed.
• Collects and analyzes data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE

• AA Degree in related discipline and three (3) years’ experience. Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Six (6) years of practical experience, to include: electronics repair, maintenance, and testing preferred.
• Formal Military electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications preferred.
• Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including ESD precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 (Rework Procedures).
• Familiarity with IPC - 610, and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification.
• Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Physical and other requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color.
  • May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods.
  • May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.
  • Requires the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, binocular microscopes) and specific personal safety equipment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior military experience with the assembly, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and checkout of electronic equipment.
• Prior experience with maintaining, troubleshooting Avionic systems integrated into military aircraft armament systems & variants.