Engineering Technician I – Hands-On Test & Assembly

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

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.