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SAIC · 6 hours ago

Engineering Technician V

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$40K/yr - $80K/yr

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician V to provide professional technical support for engineers designing, modifying, and repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including hands-on work with UAS and utilizing various engineering tools and techniques.

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Work & Life BalancebadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing
Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing
Experience with standard hand and shop tools (calipers, drills, cutters, vises, pliers, drill presses, sanders, band saws, etc.)
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience using Solidworks, Fusion, Onshape or similar
3D printing experience (creating production files, operation, maintenance)
CNC routing experience (creating production files, fixturing, operation, maintenance)
Soldering experience including wire splicing, Plated Through-Hole (PTH), and Surface Mount Device (SMD)
Experience making wire harnesses and modifying them in small spaces (ie. Installed in a UAS) is a plus
Electronics knowledge, particularly Direct current (DC) principles
Experience testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, bench DC loads
Experience working with vendors, procuring parts, etc
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Qualification

UAS designRepairCAD/CAM experienceElectronics knowledgeSoldering experienceProgramming skillsElectrical test equipmentLogistics planning experienceRadio frequency knowledgeHardware version controlOrganizational skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have practical knowledge of science and engineering principles
Experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment
Aviation electronics experience or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel
Able to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25% of the time depending on needs, and able to be on various ships at sea including naval vessels for 1-10 days at a time
Experienced reading wiring diagrams and assembly of unmanned vehicles
Must be able to obtain a minimum secret level security clearance
Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing
Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing
Experience with standard hand and shop tools (calipers, drills, cutters, vises, pliers, drill presses, sanders, band saws, etc.)
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience using Solidworks, Fusion, Onshape or similar
3D printing experience (creating production files, operation, maintenance)
CNC routing experience (creating production files, fixturing, operation, maintenance)
Soldering experience including wire splicing, Plated Through-Hole (PTH), and Surface Mount Device (SMD)
Experience making wire harnesses and modifying them in small spaces (ie. Installed in a UAS)
Electronics knowledge, particularly Direct current (DC) principles
Experience testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, bench DC loads
Experience working with vendors, procuring parts, etc
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Preferred

Radio frequency (RF) communication knowledge
Programming skills in C, Arduino, Python or Linux
Strong organizational skills (both digital and physical)
Experience with hardware version control
Experience towing large trailers
Experience creating assembly documentation of new hardware devices
Logistics planning experience (ie. Moving equipment internationally for events)

Company

SAIC

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SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Reston, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.saic.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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