Senior Electronics Technician - CUAS Test & Field Ops

Science Applications International Corp.; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Electronics Technician to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. The role focuses on CUAS test and evaluation, handling threat devices, RF systems, sensors, test equipment, and field infrastructure.

You will configure, operate, troubleshoot RF/test equipment, manage test setups, and travel to field locations. Requires 10+ years in electronics, Part 107 drone pilot license, and ability to obtain Secret Interim clearance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related electronics experience in support, testing, and maintenance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required training, licenses, certifications, and designations.
• Obtain and maintain Part 107 drone pilot license for test events.
• Travel at least 25% of the time (CONUS and OCONUS).
• Must be able to obtain Secret Interim clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support threat device operations: configuration, inspection, readiness verification, staging, inventory control, operation, recovery, maintenance, and post-test accountability.
• Serve as UAS pilot or support technician for CUAS test events with required qualifications and licenses to operate unmanned devices.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain RF and electronic test equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair RF systems, electronic assemblies, cables, modules, and antennas.
• Set up/teardown tests, validate threat device functionality, coordinate with test directors and government leads for field readiness.
• Assist with target logistics, instrumentation of target hardware, and data collection.
• Provide technical support to engineers for diagnosing system issues and attend planning meetings.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test & maintenance

CUAS test support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF test equipment

Cables & antennas

Test instrumentation

Job description

SAIC seeks a Senior Electronics Technician to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. The role focuses on CUAS test and evaluation, handling threat devices, RF systems, sensors, test equipment, and field infrastructure.

You will configure, operate, troubleshoot RF/test equipment, manage test setups, and travel to field locations. Requires 10+ years in electronics, Part 107 drone pilot license, and ability to obtain Secret Interim clearance.