Engineering Technician IV

Job ID: 2508666

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-08-14

Category: Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory: Service Contract Act

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide professional technical support for engineers designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing.

This position is an ONSITE role in San Diego, CA.

JOB DUTIES:

• Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, 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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Degree
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of start
• 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

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Preferred to have a Secret clearance at start but not required
• 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)
• Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.