Engineering Technician III

snc; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is actively seeking an Engineering Technician III in Folsom, CA to lead assembly and testing of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration, and analysis, while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with design engineers on R&D projects.

The role emphasizes safety protocols, SOP development, and hands-on work with RF and digital circuitry, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics-related field
• 3+ years of technician experience or related field
• In absence of degree, minimum of 5 years related experience
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals
• Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment and tools
• Advanced troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems
• Ability to troubleshoot RF and digital circuitry 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

Advanced troubleshooting

Calibration

Maintenance

Test equipment

Reading schematics

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

3‑D CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

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.

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.

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