Engineering Technician 3

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform PCB layout/drafting tasks under close guidance from senior designers, in support of its Indianapolis facility for US Military customers. Tasking will include but will not be limited to PCB placement, basic routing, constraint setup using Altium Designer, applying ECAD design standards, layout rules, understand schematic to layout implementation, generate fabrication and assembly outputs (Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, BOMs), and prepare and update ECAD documentation and design files. The selected candidate will learn SAIC ECAD standards, multilayer stackup interpretation, basic high-speed design fundamentals, and DFM considerations. The candidate is expected to communicate progress clearly, seek clarification proactively, and work closely with Electrical and Mechanical team members through cross-functional reviews, incorporating checker and mentor feedback to minimize repeat errors and support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• AA or AS degree and three (3) years or more experience; High School and five (5) years related experience.
• PCB layout experience using electronic CAD tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD.
• Knowledge of fabrication outputs used by board manufacturing houses (Gerbers, ODB++, or equivalent).
• Must be able to obtain a minimum of a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED SKILLS: Not required, but ideal candidate would also possess the following skills:

• Experience routing fine pitch components such as BGAs with 1 mm, 0.8 mm, or 0.65 mm pitch.
• Knowledge of Altium Draftsman documents for CCA or PCB drawings.
• Prior knowledge of DFM.
• Experience with aircraft armament equipment electronics, or other military electronic systems.
• Experience working in a small team collaborative environment.
• Already possess military security clearance at the Secret or above level.