Engineering Technician III

Greenfield Engineering in; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking an Engineering Technician III at Patuxent River, MD. The role focuses on mid-level technical support across test and operational environments, assisting engineers in keeping electronic and mechanical systems functional and upgrade-ready.

The position emphasizes hands-on execution, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of hands-on technical experience in engineering, lab, or field environments.
• Experience with test benches, system troubleshooting, or integration environments.
• Strong ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with cable fabrication, wiring harnesses, and electronic assembly.
• Familiarity with test equipment (multimeters, network analyzers, RF tools).
• BS/BA degree required.

Responsibilities

• Test & Lab Support: Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot test benches and hardware systems.
• Fabrication & Installation: Fabricate, assemble, and repair cables, wiring harnesses, and components; install systems.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify and resolve faults in electrical, RF, and networked systems; perform maintenance.
• Configuration & Integration: Ensure baselines; support upgrades and integration across hardware, software, and networks.
• Technical Documentation: Read drawings and manuals; document configurations and actions.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers and cross-functional teams to support objectives.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Lab support

Electrical troubleshooting

RF systems

Schematic reading

Cable fabrication

System integration

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Multimeters

Network analyzers

RF tools

Cable fabrication equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician III (Finance)

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Engineering Technician III in Patuxent River, MD. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28 - $38.22 hourly (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician III provides mid-level technical support across test, integration, and operational environments, assisting engineers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electronic and mechanical systems. This role supports system lifecycle activities including fabrication, configuration, integration, testing, and sustainment, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on technical execution and troubleshooting.

This position bridges engineering design and operational execution by ensuring test assets, cabling, and hardware systems are fully functional, properly configured, and ready to support mission and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Test & Lab Support
  • Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot test benches and hardware systems to ensure operational readiness
  • Support test execution, data collection, and system validation activities
  • Assist engineers in diagnosing and resolving hardware and integration issues
• Fabrication & Installation
  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair cables, wiring harnesses, and electronic components in accordance with technical drawings and standards
  • Perform hands‑on installation of electronic/mechanical systems and supporting infrastructure
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance
  • Identify, isolate, and resolve faults in electrical, RF, and networked systems
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on lab and field equipment
• Configuration & Integration
  • Ensure systems are configured to required baselines for testing and operations
  • Support integration efforts across hardware, software, and network components
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to support upgrades, modifications, and system improvements
• Technical Documentation
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Document work performed, configurations, and troubleshooting actions
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineers and cross‑functional teams (e.g., software, systems engineering) to resolve issues and support program objectives

Requirements

Required

• 4-8 years of hands‑on technical experience supporting engineering, lab, or field environments.
• Experience with test benches, system troubleshooting, or integration environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with cable fabrication, wiring harnesses, and electronic assembly.
• Familiarity with test equipment (e.g., multimeters, network analyzers, RF tools).
• Troubleshooting of electrical, RF, or communications systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build, repair, and maintain hardware systems.
• Experience supporting integration and operational test environments.
• BS/BA degree required.

Desired

• Experience supporting DoD/Navy programs or test environments.
• Familiarity with aircraft, communications, or shipboard systems.
• Certifications such as:
  • IPC/WHMA-620 or J-STD soldering
• RF systems, radios, or communications equipment.
• Fiber optics and cable testing/splicing.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education

• BS/BA degree required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit