Senior Engineering Technician — Secret-Cleared, Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking an Engineering Technician III in California to lead assembly and calibration of advanced electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. You will perform high-level troubleshooting, interpret test results, and collaborate with engineers on R&D projects while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electronics or related field, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to read schematics. A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics or related field; 3+ years' technician experience; higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Able to work with standard lab/test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and lab instrumentation.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems; RF and digital circuitry troubleshooting to component level.

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.
• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to the failed component or circuit.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Mentoring

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certification

IPC-A-610 Soldering Certification

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking an Engineering Technician III in California to lead assembly and calibration of advanced electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. You will perform high-level troubleshooting, interpret test results, and collaborate with engineers on R&D projects while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electronics or related field, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to read schematics. A Secret U.S.