Engineering Technician

Life Cycle Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Flexible schedules and casual dress

Professional development and online培训

Bonus program and employee referrals

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in San Diego, CA, seeks a Power Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of advanced electrical power systems for US Navy ship programs. You enjoy hands-on power systems work and collaborating with discipline teams to meet changing priorities.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in power electronics and Navy or equivalent experience, with readiness to handle a broad range of tasks in a dynamic environment and facility maintenance tasks aboard ships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in power electronics.
• Navy or directly comparable experience (government contracting, government, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work with DC/DC and DC/AC solid state converters, solid-state relays, motor drives, transfer switches, and overcurrent protection.
• Oversee and facilitate shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering groups to coordinate technical requirements and product integrity.
• Perform engineering projects related to electrical power distribution systems, electric drives and solid state converters.

Skills

Power electronics

Electrical testing

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

Join LCE as a Power Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA. You will support the development and testing of advanced electrical power systems for US Navy ship programs. If you're the right one for us, you love hands‑on power systems work, have experience working with a power electronics and related equipment, and enjoy balancing a range of tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of equipment including DC/DC and DC/AC solid state converters, solid‑state relays, motor drives, transfer switches, and overcurrent protection.
• Oversee and facilitate shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering groups to coordinate technical requirements and product integrity.
• Perform engineering projects related to electrical power distribution systems, electric drives and solid state converters.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active U.S. DoD security clearance.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in the field of power electronics.
• Navy or directly comparable experience (government contracting, government, etc.).

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting.
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment.
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

  This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code.
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels.
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation.
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.