Engineering Technician III

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.

• 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

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.

• 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