Engineering Technician IV

Saalex; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician to work in Oxnard, CA and Santa Cruz Island. This role includes monitoring, servicing, and calibrating a variety of electronic and mechanical systems, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

The position features a hybrid work schedule with extensive responsibilities in diverse environments, and the successful candidate must be eligible for a Secret security clearance. Saalex offers comprehensive benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes).
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills for interfacing with military and civilian stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, service, and calibrate diverse electronic, mechanical, and ground equipment systems.
• Develop and maintain technical data and documentation, including maintenance procedures.
• Support test and evaluation, system checkout, and certification activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues

Operating heavy equipment

Communication skills

Independently working with minimal supervision

Education

Vocational or technical training beyond high school

Minimum 7 years of related experience

Job description

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician in Oxnard, CA/Santa Cruz Island, CA. Saalex 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: $32.85/hour

Work Location: Hybrid work schedule. See below working conditions.

Essential Functions

• Monitor, service, and calibrate diverse electronic, mechanical, and ground equipment systems
• Develop and maintain technical data and documentation, including maintenance procedures, technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, and drawings
• Support test and evaluation, system checkout, and certification activities, including verification of off-site systems
• Provide customer-facing support for system installation, testing, and fabrication activities
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes) for road grading, erosion control, and site maintenance
• Perform facilities maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, and structural repairs
• Maintain logs, records, and databases for generators, fleet vehicles, and inventory tracking
• Manage hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accordance with environmental and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with environmental, military, and safety regulations, maintaining organized records and documentation
• Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues independently in a remote environment
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes)
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills for interfacing with military and civilian stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote, multi-disciplinary role

Desired

• Experience supporting remote or austere environments
• Experience with HAZMAT handling and environmental compliance requirements
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and lifecycle documentation
• Experience working with DoD or military customers

Education/Experience

• Vocational or technical training beyond high school or equivalent military training required
• Minimum 7 years of directly related experience

Security Clearance

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule consists of 8 consecutive 10-hour workdays onsite followed by 6 days off
• 100% of on-site work is performed at Santa Cruz Island (remote environment)
• Employees are required to remain on the island for the full 8-day work rotation (no off-island travel during shift), but are Not on call 24/7 — responsibilities are limited to scheduled working hours
• Lodging is provided in on-site barracks accommodations during the work rotation
• Requires 2-hour ferry transit to and from the island at the start and end of each rotation
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs) and extended periods of standing, walking on uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor environmental conditions

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
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