Electronic Technician

SAIC is seeking an **Electronic Technician** to support the US Navy in **Indianapolis, IN**. **JOB DESCRIPTION**: - Supports engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. - Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. - Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. - Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. - Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data. - Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.). - Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications. - Undertakes analyses of data where guidelines are provided. **JOB DUTIES**: - Assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies. - Performs board and component preparation, including specialized handling of sensitive components. - Performs highly skilled soldering and desoldering of fine pitch components, including BGA rework. - Executes modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on complex PCBs. - Interprets process routings, wiring diagrams, and similar production planning documents or drawings. - May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install them with electronic or electro-mechanical equipment. - Performs informal, self in-process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorize formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance. - May assist other related job classifications when directed. - Collects and analyzes data for Statistical Process Control (SPC). ### Qualifications **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE**: - AA Degree in related discipline and three (3) years’ experience. Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree. - Six (6) years of practical experience, to include: electronics repair, maintenance, and testing preferred. - Formal Military electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications preferred. - Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including ESD precautions. - Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics. - Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 (Rework Procedures). - Familiarity with IPC - 610, and J-STD-001 is preferred. - Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification. - Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics. - Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. - Physical and other requirements: - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. - Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color. - May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods. - May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds. - Requires the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, binocular microscopes) and specific personal safety equipment. **DESIRED EXPERIENCE**: - Prior military experience with the assembly, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and checkout of electronic equipment. - Prior experience with maintaining, troubleshooting Avionic systems integrated into military aircraft armament systems & variants. ### About the Company [SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portf…