Systems & Testing Engineering Technician

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match/ESOP

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Systems and Testing Engineering Technician to support R&D activities in High Power Electromagnetics.

You will work with engineers and technicians on programs for DoD/DoE, performing lab setup, diagnostics, testing, and maintenance of testbeds and power equipment. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant technical experience, an electrical background, and ability to travel up to 4–6 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of relevant technical experience (or higher education in lieu of experience).
• Must be able to travel up to 4–6 weeks per year.
• Electrical background, electrical apprentice, or equivalent on‑the‑job experience.
• Willing to learn new specialty skillsets.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email).
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• General engineering and maintenance support.
• Lab support including setup, diagnostics, infrastructure, test fixtures, testing and teardown.
• Support prototyping and testing of Pulsed Power and Directed Energy projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Electrical work for testbeds and off-site installations including wiring, panels, and distribution equipment.
• Perform testing, verification, and quality checks on completed work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Table saws, mills, drill presses, lathes

Forklifts and scissor lifts

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Systems and Testing Engineering Technician to support R&D activities in High Power Electromagnetics.

You will work with engineers and technicians on programs for DoD/DoE, performing lab setup, diagnostics, testing, and maintenance of testbeds and power equipment. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant technical experience, an electrical background, and ability to travel up to 4–6 weeks per year.