Engineering Technician III (with CDL)

Description

Work Location: Fort Irwin, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 33-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Fort Irwin, the Army's National Training Center, SA-TECH provides the test, evaluation and training community with services that are capable of operating, maintaining and sustaining ground and airborne Threat Systems. The Threat Systems are maintained, operated and sustained to provide realistic Threat capabilities for Operational and Developmental testing and training with the U.S. Army and other military branches. This support includes engineering, configuration management, technical inspections, testing, evaluations, validation and accreditation, transportation, site surveys, transportation upload and download support, logistics, developmental support, integration, storage, maintenance, operations, and training, including items of support equipment such as system spare parts, special tools, test equipment and depot-level documentation.

We are currently hiring an Engineering Technician III to provide support of test events on military ranges at Fort Irwin, CA.

The Engineering Technician III performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

The basic job functions of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Providing support of test events on military ranges which requires a knowledge of military protocol and standard operating procedures during FTX events.
• Applying technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and computer systems in support of operations and routine maintenance on EW & Radar systems and their peripheral equipment.
• Setting up EW & Radar systems at remote locations, operating the systems in support of test missions, and tearing down the systems once testing is complete.
• Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within the scope of work.
• Working in the dynamic, fast-paced environment of military test events.

Working Conditions:

• Conditions will vary as most work will accomplished outdoors on the ranges where temperatures will vary throughout the year.
• Physical requirements include: 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, 5% lifting, 10% crouching in tight spaces (inside unit vehicles), and be capable of lifting 50-100 pounds independently / or with assistance from others.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Due to real-world war-time environments, you must be able to operate calmly in combat simulation and maneuvering exercises.
• You may be subjected to loud noises (including those made by explosive devices), live gunfire/ammunitions firing in war-time simulations, and loud noise generated from inside military vehicles during missions, while providing troop support and while working on range.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of electrical & mechanical system maintenance and repair experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance of RF maintenance and repair experience.
• Must have radar operation experience.
• Must have working knowledge of Network/ Computer operation & maintenance experience.
• Experience working at a government facility helpful, but not required.
• Must maintain a current valid Driver License and ability to obtain Class A license.
• Must be able to be insured through Company’s veh