Engineering Technician V

SAN DIEGO, CA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $40,001.00 - 80,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Job Details

Skills

SCA
Technical Support
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Manufacturing
SolidWorks
Fusion
3D Printing
Routing
Soldering
SMD
Management
Testing
Electrical Systems
Test Equipment
DoD
Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aviation
Electronics
Microsoft Excel
Electrical Wiring
Security Clearance
RF
Communication
C
Arduino
Python
Linux
Organizational Skills
Version Control
Assembly
Documentation
Computer Hardware
Logistics
Internet Explorer
Information Engineering
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600323

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-13

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 a Engineering Technician V 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
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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

DESIRED SKILLS:

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 eve nts)

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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600323
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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