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Engineering Technician V
Job ID: 2613250
Location: Bedford, IN, United States
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Engineering Technician
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician V to support the assembly, integration and testing of smallsat/cubesat platforms. This role involves hands‑on work with spacecraft structures, avionics, wiring, software and subsystem-level hardware provided by external vendors. The technician will assemble flight hardware in a cleanroom environment requiring strict adherence to electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and high‑reliability workmanship practices.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering staff across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines to execute assembly tasks, support checkout activities, and ensure readiness for functional and environmental testing.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform mechanical assembly of small satellite (cubesat) structural components and subassemblies following engineering drawings and established processes. Some product-specific training will be provided.
Conduct electronic integration tasks, including cable routing, connector mating, basic wiring operations, and continuity checks.
Operate within a controlled cleanroom environment, maintaining full ESD compliance.
Document build steps, discrepancies, and resolutions in accordance with SAIC and project configuration management requirements.
Support hardware handling, test preparation, and pre‑deployment activities for system‑level integration.
Identify and communicate technical issues to engineering leads, supporting troubleshooting as needed.
Execute software tests and interpret results.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Associates degree and 9+ years of experience or Highschool and 11 years' experience
5-10 years of experience in hands‑on mechanical and/or electronic assembly, preferably on aerospace or high‑reliability hardware.
Experience working in cleanroom environments with strict ESD controls.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical assembly tools and practices.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Strong attention to detail and disciplined adherence to quality and workmanship standards.
Ability to work fully on‑site in Bedford, IN.
Desired Qualifications
ESD Certification
Experience with space flight hardware build processes
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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