Engineering Technician IV

**Saalex** is seeking an **Engineering Technician** in **Oxnard, CA/Santa Cruz Island, 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:** $32.85/hour **Work Location:** Hybrid work schedule. See below working conditions. **Essential Functions:** - Monitor, service, and calibrate diverse electronic, mechanical, and ground equipment systems - Develop and maintain technical data and documentation, including maintenance procedures, technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, and drawings - Support test and evaluation, system checkout, and certification activities, including verification of off-site systems - Provide customer-facing support for system installation, testing, and fabrication activities - Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes) for road grading, erosion control, and site maintenance - Perform facilities maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, and structural repairs - Maintain logs, records, and databases for generators, fleet vehicles, and inventory tracking - Manage hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accordance with environmental and safety requirements - Ensure compliance with environmental, military, and safety regulations, maintaining organized records and documentation - Other duties as assigned or required **Required:** - Demonstrated ability to **troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues** independently in a remote environment - Proficiency in **operating and maintaining heavy equipment** (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes) - Strong **written, verbal, and analytical communication skills** for interfacing with military and civilian stakeholders - Ability to work **independently with minimal supervision** in a remote, multi-disciplinary role **Desired:** - Experience supporting **remote or austere environments** - Experience with **HAZMAT handling and environmental compliance requirements** - Familiarity with **preventative maintenance systems and lifecycle documentation** - Experience working with **DoD or military customers** **Education/Experience:** - Vocational or technical training beyond high school or equivalent military training required - Minimum 7 years of directly related experience **Security Clearance:** Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. **Working Conditions:** - Work schedule consists of **8 consecutive 10-hour workdays onsite followed by 6 days off** - **100% of** **on-site work is performed at Santa Cruz Island (remote environment)** - Employees are **required to remain on the island for the full 8-day work rotation** (no off-island travel during shift), but are **Not on call 24/7** — responsibilities are limited to scheduled working hours - Lodging is provided in **on-site barracks accommodations during the work rotation** - Requires **2-hour ferry transit** to and from the island at the start and end of each rotation - Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs) and extended periods of standing, walking on uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor environmental conditions - 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