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Job Information

SAIC Engineering Technician III in NEWPORT, Rhode Island

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI .

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will be working with a multi-disciplinary team focused on the analysis of underwater intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

  • Providing logistics and technical support during engineering investigations and providing support for engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment. Tasking will be derived from schematics, diagrams as well as written and verbal descriptions.

  • Assisting in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.

  • Performing repairs, fabrication, modification and installation of electrical wiring harnesses, cables, wires, wiring assemblies and associated parts.

  • Performing connector pin crimping, soldering, cabling and chassis wiring.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • HS diploma and 8+ years of relevant experience or AA degree in relevant field and 6+ years of experience required.

  • Ability to read and understand basic electrical/system schematics.

  • Installation and testing/troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical circuits, sensors, or measurement systems.

  • Computer skills including basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word in order to document work and read wire lists.

  • Must be self-motivated, accountable, and present themselves professionally in front of customers and peers.

  • Ability to obtain US DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness to obtain higher level clearance.

Desired:

  • Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

  • Familiarity with testing tools.

  • Familiarity with modeling and analysis techniques.

  • An understanding of switches, relays, sensors (such as thermocouples, flowmeters, pressure transducers), power supplies, and industrial equipment.

  • Familiarity with electrical test and calibration and measurement equipment to inject and measure voltage, amperage, impedance, and verify continuity.

  • Ability to perform soldering and crimping.

  • Ability to accomplish complex wiring tasks.

  • Experience with various hand tools and test equipment to include: multi-meters, vector network analyzers and basic hand tools.

  • Ability to communicate with the project engineer/designer on any issues pertaining to the task.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain all relevant trainings and certifications.

  • Knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations with respect to electrical design.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work as a team member.

  • Must be capable of functioning in multi-disciplined design teams across multiple systems.

  • Able to plan and prioritize work effort and quickly respond to issues and questions.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2303741

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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