SCA Engineering Technician IV

Description

SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technician IV in Bedford, IN to support the U.S. Navy.

This position will need someone experienced with tactical communications equipment, knows e-mail etiquette and can communicate with both CIV and CTR. This position is perfect for someone that is organized and willing to work in small teams and with government oversight.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Using hand tools and power tools to assemble according to engineering drawings.
• Using test equipment to test and analyze power, Ethernet and RF cables.
• Building and operating tactical communication systems.
• Leading small teams with delegating tasking, checking work and documenting completed work in work cards, processes, and reporting to program manager.
• Performing tasking such as integration of system components, modifications to systems, and testing system functionality.
• Analyzing and implementing procedures and processes for the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the programs/projects.
• Using technical manuals related to equipment to create processes/procedures to perform functional testing of LRU's and assigning condition codes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree and at least 4 years of experience in related field OR High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in related field. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; no clearance required to start. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be proficient at reading and understanding technical manuals related to equipment being installed and being able to perform operational testing.
• Must be capable of reading and understanding engineering drawings and wiring diagrams for system integration and assemblies.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork attributes and an ability to manage a production team.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of time for ECP updates and fielding/training events at Air Force bases both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Military communications experience.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience operating tactical radios such as AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-163 and Small Tactical Terminal.
• Experience operating tactical and IP based waveforms such as Link16, IW, 3G ALE and TSM-X.
• Experience operating GPS receivers and tactical mapping software such as WinTAK or Falconview.
• Experience loading COMSEC.