Senior Engineering Technician — Advanced Systems & Leadership

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV seeks an Engineering Technician III to lead assembly of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems, perform advanced troubleshooting, and calibrate devices. You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with engineers on R&D projects.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3+ years of experience, with the option for higher degrees to substitute for experience. Eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
• Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mentoring juniors

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Power tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV seeks an Engineering Technician III to lead assembly of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems, perform advanced troubleshooting, and calibrate devices. You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with engineers on R&D projects.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3+ years of experience, with the option for higher degrees to substitute for experience. Eligible for security clearance.