Senior Electronics Technician

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is hiring a Senior Electronics Technician in Crane, IN, to provide hands-on support for CUAS test and evaluation. You will handle threat devices, RF systems, and unmanned aircraft components, traveling to field locations as needed.

The role requires 10+ years in electronics support, the ability to obtain necessary licenses, and a Secret Interim clearance. On-site work with field testing and logistics coordination is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electronics support, testing and maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required training, licensing and clearances.
• Obtain and maintain Part 107 drone pilot license for test events.
• Willingness to travel 25% CONUS/OCONUS for test events.
• Eligible for Secret Interim clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Support threat device operations: configuration, readiness verification, staging and inventory control.
• Serve as UAS pilot or support technician for CUAS test events and obtain required qualifications.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot and maintain RF and electronic test equipment.
• Test, repair RF systems, electronic assemblies, cables, modules, and antennas.
• Assist with target logistics, instrumentation, data collection, and field readiness.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

CUAS knowledge

UAS piloting

RF systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF test equipment

Cables and antennas

Electronic assemblies

Job description

Senior Electronics Technician

Job ID: 2617647
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2026
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: On-Site
Benefits: Click here

Job Description

Description

Position - Senior Electronics Technician (495)

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electronics Technician to provide critical hands‑on support for the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. In this role, you will be instrumental in Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) test and evaluation activities involving threat devices, unmanned aircraft systems, RF systems, sensors, test equipment, and supporting field infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Your primary job responsibilities will include supporting threat device operations such as configuration, inspection, readiness verification, staging, inventory control, operation, recovery, maintenance, and post‑test accountability.
• You will serve as a UAS pilot or support technician for CUAS test events, which involve obtaining and maintaining required UAS pilot certifications, licenses, and customer‑required qualifications to operate unmanned target devices, communications devices, and remote support platforms.
• Additionally, you will configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain RF and electronic test equipment.
• This includes testing, troubleshooting, and repairing RF systems, electronic assemblies, cables, modules, circuit cards, power interfaces, and antennas.
• You will be responsible for test setup and teardown, validating threat device functionality before and after events, verifying target device characterization, and coordinating seamlessly with test directors, engineers, range personnel, safety personnel, logistics personnel, and Government leads to ensure full field execution readiness.
• You will also assist with target logistics and inventory, support the modification or instrumentation of target hardware for remote use or data collection, and repair or install necessary cables and RF components.
• Furthermore, you will support test equipment readiness, collect and document vital test data, anomalies, and observations, and provide technical support to assist engineers in diagnosing system issues.
• You will be expected to attend planning meetings, schedule sessions, and debriefs while providing input to improve field execution and data collection quality.
• As a subject matter expert on assigned CUAS threat devices, you will support tactical vehicle driver duties and work across laboratory, warehouse, range, and outdoor field environments, including inclement weather, with travel to field test locations as required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must possess at least 10 years of related professional experience in electronics support, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance.
• You must also have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain all applicable training, licensing, certifications, and designations required.
• Obtain and maintain Part 107 drone pilot license for test events.
• Be able to travel at least 25% of the time in support of test events CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to obtain Secret Interim to start.
• Education Requirement:
• High school diploma or GED.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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