Job Requirements
Crane, IN
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$40,001 - $80,000
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the research, design, development, and testing of advanced infrared countermeasure systems, pyrotechnic/pyrophoric devices, and related defense technologies. This position requires hands-on technical expertise in prototype fabrication, explosives handling, and specialized testing operations in a highly regulated and hazardous environment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the research, design, development, and testing of advanced infrared countermeasure systems, pyrotechnic/pyrophoric devices, and related defense technologies. This position requires hands-on technical expertise in prototype fabrication, explosives handling, and specialized testing operations in a highly regulated and hazardous environment.
- Assist in creating prototypes, preproduction units, models, fixtures, and demonstration units.
- Design, develop, modify, and/or validate prototype samples and test fixtures.
- Fabricate engineering development models and document all results and procedures.
- Perform development and testing operations including preparation, drying, screening, mixing, pressing, casting, loading, and extrusion of non-standard formulations for explosive compositions.
- Research and develop unconventional tools, techniques, and processes for designing, manufacturing, loading, and testing final production items.
- Perform in-process testing to ensure components meet specification requirements.
- Design, test, and repair equipment, components, and completed assemblies.
- Assist in the preparation of test reports to satisfy contractual requirements.
- Handle containerized ordnance and perform repacking of ordnance within containers as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree (AA) and 1 year of experience or High School Diploma and 2 years of experience
- Explosives Certification Required (can obtain once hired).
- Explosives Driver License and MHE License Required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Interim clearance required to start, SAIC will sponsor).
- Must be able to work in a hazardous materials environment and comply with all applicable safety regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical procedures and test results accurately.
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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