Engineering Technician IV at Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, California

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Possess working knowledge of fiber and fiber connectors, to include splicing, terminating, and testing via an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).

Operability of Microwave systems, there setup and functions.

Basic understanding of Land Mobile radio systems.

Basic working knowledge of Network interface and switches.

Coaxial cable building with N-type, BNC, TNC, and SMA style connectors.

Provides support operating and maintaining instrumented radars during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems.

Is able to work from heights occasionally.

Dismantling mounting and replacing of equipment for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Able to be cleared to handle comsec.

Able to communicate between test centers over local radio and in technical meeting and range briefs.

Additional preferences but not a requirement.:

Working knowledge of oscilloscope, multi meter, spectrum analyzer and power meter.

Basic understanding of power and hand tools.

Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites.

Performs test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems.

Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.

Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.

Develops technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.

Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.

Assists in training others in the operation and performance of systems.

Plans and coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related positions.

Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.

Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.

Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.

Supports engineers in the development of technical proposal and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.
Performs related work as required.

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.
Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

Education/Experience:

The incumbent must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of job-related experience.

The incumbent must possess good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.

The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.

Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license.

Class A license preferred.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Saalex Solutions, the Federal services division of Saalex Corporation, supports Department of Defense agencies to include Navy, Army, Air Force, and NASA. It provides core competencies in the areas of test range operations and management, engineering and logistics services, cybersecurity, and information technology services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a service-disabled veteran-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, CA. Learn more at www.saalex.com.

Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Transparency Nondiscriminatory Provision