Engineering Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vista (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician III to lead the assembly of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems and to perform advanced troubleshooting and calibration. You will analyze test results and provide detailed reports while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with engineers on R&D projects.

The role requires strong reading of drawings and ability to operate standard laboratory equipment, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of technician experience; higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work with standard lab/test equipment and power tools and to perform precision calibrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Calibrate and test devices with precision.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians; collaborate with engineers on R&D projects.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols and SOPs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Reading drawings/schematics

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree in related field

5+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Measurement instruments

Soldering/assembly tools

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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Associate's degree in a 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing low voltage DC electronics.
• Some RF testing and repair experience Ability to take initiative and work closely in a team environment while also being able to work independently.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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 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.