SCA Engineering Technician IV

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Crane, Indiana is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to join a defense-focused team. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair mixed-signal, digital, and RF hardware down to the component level, using schematics and specialized test equipment.

You will collaborate with engineers, other technicians, and government personnel to ensure reliable performance of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related discipline or high school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Secret security clearance required to begin tasking.
• US citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair complex hardware down to the component level.
• Isolate faults on PCBs, modules, and cable assemblies using schematics.
• Conduct routine repair, calibration, testing, and data review to support test plans.
• Operate test equipment and review plans/procedures for system or component testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and government personnel on tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Circuit analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma + experience

Tools

Specialized test equipment

Engineering schematics

Job description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to join our team in Crane, Indiana, supporting advanced mixed-signal, digital, and RF electronic systems. In this hands-on role, you will test, troubleshoot, and repair complex hardware down to the component level using schematics, block diagrams, and specialized test equipment. You will work closely with engineers, fellow technicians, and government personnel to ensure reliable performance of critical defense systems.

Position Description

RF Digital Circuit technical support: tests, troubleshoots, and repairs complex mixed-signal, digital, and radio frequency electronic hardware down to the component level.

Circuit Analysis & Repair: Isolate faults on printed circuit boards (PCBs), modules, and cable assemblies using schematics and block diagrams.

Conduct routine repair, retrofit, systems integration, calibration and testing; in-line repair and testing; operation of test equipment; coordinate test schedules; prepare inputs for test plans; review test plans and procedures; conduct or monitor system, subsystem, equipment or component testing; adjust units under test; analyze test results; and determine valid recommendations and conclusions based on test data.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Identifying and resolving issues/malfunctions using specialized test equipment and diagnostic tools.

Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

Teamwork and communication: Collaborating with engineers, other technicians, and government personnel.

Work schedule: 1 st shift: flex-time beginning between 6:00 am and 9:00 am 2 nd shift: 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. EST

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related discipline and two (2) or more years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
• Position will require the candidate to hold a Secret Security Clearance. (Must possess Secret clearance/Interim Secret to begin tasking.)
• Must be a US Citizen
• An understanding of electronics principles, mechanical systems
• Ability to read engineering diagrams and drawings.
• Communication and teamwork skills: The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.