Electronic Technician

Job ID: 2601495

Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-17

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Engineering Technician

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supports engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data. Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.). Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications. Undertakes analyses of data where guidelines are provided.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Performs board and component preparation, including specialized handling of sensitive components.
• Performs highly skilled soldering and desoldering of fine pitch components, including BGA rework.
• Executes modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on complex PCBs.
• Interprets process routings, wiring diagrams, and similar production planning documents or drawings.
• May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install them with electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.
• Performs informal, self in-process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorize formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance.
• May assist other related job classifications when directed.
• Collects and analyzes data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• AA Degree in related discipline and three (3) years' experience. Additional years' experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Six (6) years of practical experience, to include: electronics repair, maintenance, and testing preferred.
• Formal Military electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications preferred.
• Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including ESD precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 (Rework Procedures).
• Familiarity with IPC - 610, and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification.
• Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Physical and other requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color.
  • May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods.
  • May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.
  • Requires the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, binocular microscopes) and specific personal safety equipment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior military experience with the assembly, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and checkout of electronic equipment.
• Prior experience with maintaining, troubleshooting Avionic systems integrated into military aircraft armament systems & variants.

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• Dice Id: 10111346
• Position Id: 2601495
• Posted 1 day ago