SCA Engineering Technician IV

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician IV in Bedford, IN to support the U.S. Navy. You will assemble using hand tools, test power, Ethernet and RF cables, and build/tune tactical communications systems.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience or a relevant degree, interim secret clearance with sponsorship for secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to travel up to 25% to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with tactical radios and waveforms such as Link16 and TSM-X.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment per engineering drawings using hand and power tools.
• Test and analyze power, Ethernet, and RF cables with test equipment.
• Build and operate tactical communication systems.
• Integrate system components and modify as needed.
• Travel up to 25% for fielding events.
• Analyze and implement procedures to improve productivity.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Technical manuals

Engineering drawings

RF communications

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AN/PRC-160

AN/PRC-163

Small Tactical Terminal

Test equipment

Job description

Job ID 2617716

Location Bedford, IN, US

Date Posted 2026-10-08

Category Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory Service Contract Act

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technician IV in Bedford, IN to support the U.S. Navy. This position will need someone experienced with tactical communications equipment, who knows e-mail etiquette and can communicate with both CIV and CTR. This position is perfect for someone that is organized and willing to work in small teams and with government oversight.

Job duties include but are not limited to

• Using hand tools and power tools to assemble according to engineering drawings.
• Using test equipment to test and analyze power, Ethernet and RF cables.
• Building and operating tactical communication systems.
• Performing tasks such as integration of system components, modifications to systems, and testing system functionality.
• Analyzing and implementing procedures and processes for the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the programs/projects.
• Using technical manuals related to equipment to create processes/procedures to perform functional testing of LRU’s and assigning condition codes.

Qualifications

Required education and experience

• Associate’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in related fields OR High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in related field. Military communications experience will be taken in lieu of college degree.
• Interim secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience operating tactical radios such as AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-163 and Small Tactical Terminal.
• Experience operating tactical and IP based waveforms such as Link16, IW, 3G ALE and TSM-X.
• Must be proficient at reading and understanding technical manuals related to equipment being installed and being able to perform operational testing.
• Must be capable of reading and understanding engineering drawings and wiring diagrams for system integration and assemblies.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of time for ECP updates and fielding/training events at Air Force bases both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport