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 be a U.S. Citizen.
- 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 events)
Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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