Engineering Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking an Engineering Technician III in California to lead assembly and calibration of advanced electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. You will perform high-level troubleshooting, interpret test results, and collaborate with engineers on R&D projects while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electronics or related field, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to read schematics. A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics or related field; 3+ years' technician experience; higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Able to work with standard lab/test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and lab instrumentation.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems; RF and digital circuitry troubleshooting to component level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
• Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to the failed component or circuit.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Mentoring

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certification

IPC-A-610 Soldering Certification

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that leverages your advanced technical expertise? Come join our team! The Engineering Technician III is responsible for complex technical tasks, including advanced construction, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of sophisticated electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. This role involves leading project teams and providing technical expertise to ensure operational excellence. 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:

• Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
• Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to the failed component or circuit.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in an electronics related field of study.
• 3+ 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 5 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.
• Ability to work with standard electronics laboratory test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to troubleshoot RF and Digital circuitry down to the component level.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other 3‑D CAD software.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Extensive experience with research and development projects.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical environment.
• Ability to understand, use, and provide training on electronics assemblies and operation.
• Experience with electrical schematic capture software.
• Experience with IR and Hot Air soldering reflow techniques for SMD components.
• IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certification.
• IPC-A-610 Soldering Certification.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Ability to be on your feet for much of the work shift.
• Dexterity to handle and assemble small components.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and loud environments.
• Ability to travel as required.

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

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $38.39 - $52.79.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.