Engineering Technician III Security Clearance

Position: Engineering Technician III with Security Clearance
Description Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Position Type:
Full-Time Salary: $25.85 hourly

Work Location:

Onsite.

Essential Functions:

Provides support to the engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications. Job duties include but are not limited to:
* Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites.

* Performs test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems.

* Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.

* Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.

* Develops technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.

* Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.

* Assists in training others in the operation and performance of systems.

* Plans and coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related positions.

* Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.

* Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.

* Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.

* Supports engineers in the development of technical proposal and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

* Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.

* Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

* Perform work outside in all weather elements.

* Support over time work hours as required.

* Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements

Required:

* Must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of job-related experience.
* Good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.

* Possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.

* Must have current state drivers license, Class A license preferred.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Willing to work overtime. Desired:
* Knowledge of electrical theory.

* Knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) equipment and functions.

* Knowledge of generators.

* Capable of troubleshooting photovoltaic (PV) and generator equipment.

* Mechanical experience.

Education:

Must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of job-related experience. Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license. Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

* Short Term & Long Term Disability

* Training & Development

* Stock Option Plan