Engineering Technician 1

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician I in Ridgecrest, CA to provide entry-level technical support for the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of electronic and mechanical equipment and systems.

Working under the close supervision of a technical lead or unit supervisor, the Engineering Technician I will assist with routine engineering assignments, technical documentation, testing activities, project tracking, and customer coordination. This position is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual interested in developing hands-on experience within a technical engineering environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.05 per hour

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, and operation of electronic and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of technical documents, drawings, reports, studies, databases, logs, and project records.
• Research technical issues and compile information for reports and engineering studies.
• Assist with the fabrication, testing, and documentation of hardware and software systems.
• Provide basic support for the design, coding, and documentation of software products.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, databases, inventory records, and project-status logs.
• Support onsite communication and coordination with customers during equipment installation, testing, fabrication, and related engineering activities.
• Follow engineering plans, documentation standards, system specifications, test procedures, and established policies.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• Basic working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software applications.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and take direction from senior personnel.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately while working within established deadlines.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation, records, and project information.
• Ability to comply with applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.

Desired:

• Previous hands-on experience supporting engineering, electronics, mechanical equipment, fabrication, testing, maintenance, or other technical activities.
• Experience preparing or maintaining technical documents, drawings, databases, logs, or inventory records.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation standards, system specifications, or test procedures.
• Experience working in a government contracting, military, aerospace, test-range, or technical operations environment.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Relevant technical training, vocational education, certifications, or hands-on experience related to the assigned work unit is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in a typical office or technical work environment. The position requires prolonged sitting, regular computer use, close visual attention when reviewing documents, effective verbal communication, and consistent mental alertness.

Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required. Travel to remote company or customer work locations may also be necessary.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

• 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
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan