SAIC
SAIC

Engineering Technician I

Norfolk, VA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $40,001.00 - 80,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • IT Service Management
  • Publications
  • Technical Support
  • Testing
  • Training
  • Adobe AIR
  • Inspection
  • Reporting
  • Repair
  • Security Clearance
  • Recovery
  • Aviation
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615034

Location: Norfolk, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-28

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Engineering Technician

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 50% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Position: Junior Engineering Technician

SAIC is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our teams in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. All positions require onsite support (no remote) and an active Secret clearance to begin work.

Candidate shall provide fleet technical services and troubleshooting of Aviation Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) systems at shore sites and aboard ships:
  • Troubleshooting of ALRE Systems and Subsystems
    • Review and interpret applicable maintenance technical publications
    • Evaluate current equipment conditions
    • Identify, isolate, and correct part deficiencies to restore systems to optimal operational capability
  • Technical Expertise and System Support
    • Assist with the installation, repair, calibration, and testing of ALRE equipment
    • Provide on the job training to Ships Force
  • Certification and Inspection Readiness
    • Assist with the certification and inspection of ALRE equipment
    • Ensure all equipment and processes are strictly in accordance with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) certification and inspection requirements
  • Overhaul and Repair Monitoring
    • Monitor, track, and report on the repair and overhaul progress of ALRE systems
    • Provide oversight across multiple performing entities, including shipyards, field locations, Voyage Repair Teams (VRT), and Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC)
  • Technical Reports
    • The contractor shall assist with the preparation and submission of technical reports documenting the completion of all technical assistance, troubleshooting, or support activities. These reports shall detail certifications and inspections performed, problems identified, actions taken, parts replaced or corrected, and final operational status of the equipment


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma and 2+ years of experience; AA degree in related discipline
  • Experience with ship installed systems, Aviation operations and diagnostics
  • Experience troubleshooting ship board systems
  • Security Clearance is required with Interim Secret clearance required to start
  • Travel up to 40% may be required
  • Familiarization with Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for trace analysis and fault location, Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS) for power measurement, and Visual Fault Locators (VFLs) to spot physical breaks

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Aircraft Launch and Recovery Systems and Aviation Support Equipment
  • Engineering Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree


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: 2615034
  • Posted 30+ days 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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