SCA Engineering Technician III

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Engineering Technician III to support the Infrared and Radio Frequency Modeling & Simulation Branch at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana. The role involves testing, fabrication, and analysis of prototype electronic and mechanical systems, with emphasis on data handling and documentation.

You will work from schematics and plans, perform calculations, and assist in developing training materials while pursuing software learning and applying analytical skills in a mission-focused

Qualifications

• AA degree in related discipline with 3 years related experience or HS with 5 years related experience and relavent certification.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
• Ability to handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Obtain/Maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electronic and mechanical systems.
• Run tests and perform troubleshooting on electronic circuits and photonics related equipment.
• Create/adjust documentation, schematics, and flow charts as needed.
• Learn specialized software and acquire engineering data through analysis of results.
• Assist in acquisition planning, quality inspections and vendor reviews.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical skills

High-stress handling

Lifting 70 lbs

Education

AA degree in related discipline

High School diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID 2616338

Location Crane, IN, US

Date Posted 2026-08-31

Category Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory Service Contract Act

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Infrared and Radio Frequency (IR/RF) Modeling & Simulation Branch located at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana.

Job Description, Includes But Is Not Limited To

Support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electronic and mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data. Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.). Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications. Undertakes analysis of data where guidelines are provided.

Job duties include the ability to

• Create/build flare from imagery.
• Ability to learn specialized software.
• Assist in acquisition engineering planning, quality inspections and vendor review.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, excel, PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• AA degree in related discipline and three (3) years related experience; Or High School and five (5) years related experience and relavent certification.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
• Ability to handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Obtain/Maintain Secret clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with MATLAB and/or C++ desired.