Engineering Technician I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support assembly, testing, calibration, and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems in our MST team in Sparks, Nevada.

You will work with engineers to troubleshoot and verify equipment against specifications, maintain detailed test records, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced defense/aerospace environment. Active clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• 0-1 years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
• In absence of degree, minimum 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing and assembling electronic, mechanical, and optical equipment and components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems.
• Calibrate and test devices to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain records of tests, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols in task execution.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to solve problems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical test equipment

Measurement equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Job description

Do you have a passion for hands-on, technical work in a fast paced environment? We may have the opportunity for you! As an Engineering Technician I, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. You'll assist with constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices, or systems and help ensure our systems and components meet established specifications.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the construction and assembly of electronic, mechanical, and optical equipment and components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems.
• Calibrate and test devices to ensure they meet operational specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures in the execution of tasks.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other technicians to solve technical problems.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair electrical devices, from unit to component
• Ensure quality of product
• Keep a clean work area/lab
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors
• Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study.
• 0-1 Years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work with standard electrical test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems.
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance required.
• Interim Secret U.S. security clearance required prior to first day of employment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with calibration and testing equipment.
• Experience with low voltage electronics
• Experience with RF test equipment
• Electrical harnessing
• IPC certifications
• Previous experience with harnessing

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense contractor, innovating in spacecraft, aircraft, and advanced technology to support astronauts, military, and first responders.

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