Engineering Technician, Intermediate

ALTEN; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in San Diego is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Engineering Support Specialist. This role focuses on supporting engineering activities such as installation and relocation of equipment, cabling installation, and providing assistance with lab environments. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, familiarity with Windows and Linux, and an Associate degree in Electronics or relevant experience. Full-time position with a regular schedule from 8 am to 5 pm PST.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Windows 10 and/or Linux.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities including installation and relocation of equipment.
• Perform daily management-defined activities to support engineering.
• Assist with lab moves, cleaning, and organizational tasks.

Skills

Familiarity with Windows 10

Strong customer service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Collaboration in fast-paced environment

Education

Military communications, radar, electronics schooling

Associate degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Work schedule is regular 8-5pm PST, 5 days a week for 40 hours.

General Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for functions in support of engineering activities. This will include, but not limited to, installation and relocation of equipment, installing cabling (Coax, Ethernet, and fiber optics), supporting engineering lab equipment, and any other support activities required to support engineering.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities as defined by management to support engineering
• Perform software and hardware upgrades
• Installation of coax, Ethernet, and fiber optics cabling
• Build racks and install equipment following rack elevation and wiring diagrams
• Able to work in priority order as defined by management and project leads
• Assist with lab moves as well as cleaning and organization efforts

Required Competencies

• Familiarity with Windows 10 and/or Linux
• Ability to follow instructions and published documentation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills and time management
• Ability to collaborate and remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and be flexible with daily job assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of TCP/IP including DNS and DHCP
• Basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux OS systems
• Formal electronics education via military or trade school

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform repetitive actions such as going up and down a ladder or running cable overhead
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over short distances

Education Requirements

• Military communications, radar, electronics schooling
• Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology or similar, or equivalent work experience

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting