Electrical Maintenance and Calibration Technician

Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a mid to senior level Electrical Maintenance and Calibration Technician in Middletown, RI who is looking for a growth opportunity as an electrical technician at an industrial/engineering/testing site. 

Job Duties:

• The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of electrical & mechanical engineers and technicians to support the electrical maintenance, calibration, configuration, and testing of an advanced Naval Test Facility. The Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) specializes in the test and characterization of torpedo mechanical systems including propulsion, combustion, and fluid pump and control systems. 
• The candidate will become an expert in all of the electrical measurement and control systems within the facility including National Instruments based data acquisition and control systems, thermal, pressure, and flow sensors, motorized valve and control systems, and PID control systems. 
• The candidate must be self-motivated, accountable, and present themselves professionally in front of customers and peers. 
• The ideal candidate will bring analytical thinking, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the propensity to learn and become a subject matter expert on the PTF electrical systems. 

Qualifications

  Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience.

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Ability to read and understand basic electrical/system schematics.

  • Installation and testing/troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical circuits, sensors, or measurement systems.

  • Experience with 4-20ma sensors, and strain gauges.

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    Experience with pressure, flow, and temperature measurement and sensors.

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    Experience with metrology and calibration.

  • Computer skills including basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word in order to document work and read wire lists.

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain clearance up to the level of SECRET.

Desired:

• An understanding of switches, relays, sensors (such as thermocouples, flowmeters, pressure transducers), power supplies, and industrial equipment.

• Familiarity with electrical test and calibration and measurement equipment to inject and measure voltage, amperage, impedance, and verify continuity.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.