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Engineering Technician V

Bedford, IN, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

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SAIC

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Skills

Science
Avionics
Collaboration
Testing
Satellite
Training
Cabling
Routing
Electrical Wiring
Regulatory Compliance
Configuration Management
Aerospace
Schematics
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Assembly
Security Clearance
Attention To Detail
ESD
Computer Hardware
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2613250

Location: Bedford, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-03

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Engineering Technician

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician V to support the assembly, integration and testing of smallsat/cubesat platforms. This role involves hands-on work with spacecraft structures, avionics, wiring, software and subsystem-level hardware provided by external vendors. The technician will assemble flight hardware in a cleanroom environment requiring strict adherence to electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and high-reliability workmanship practices.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering staff across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines to execute assembly tasks, support checkout activities, and ensure readiness for functional and environmental testing.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assembly of small satellite (cubesat) structural components and subassemblies following engineering drawings and established processes. Some product-specific training will be provided.
Conduct electronic integration tasks, including cable routing, connector mating, basic wiring operations, and continuity checks.
Operate within a controlled cleanroom environment, maintaining full ESD compliance.
Document build steps, discrepancies, and resolutions in accordance with SAIC and project configuration management requirements.
Support hardware handling, test preparation, and pre-deployment activities for system-level integration.
Identify and communicate technical issues to engineering leads, supporting troubleshooting as needed.
Execute software tests and interpret results.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Associates degree and 9+ years of experience or Highschool and 11 years' experience
5-10 years of experience in hands-on mechanical and/or electronic assembly, preferably on aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
Experience working in cleanroom environments with strict ESD controls.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical assembly tools and practices.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Strong attention to detail and disciplined adherence to quality and workmanship standards.
Ability to work fully on-site in Bedford, IN.

Desired Qualifications

ESD Certification
Experience with space flight hardware build processes

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: 2613250
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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