Engineering Technician III

Job Description

Description

At SAIC,  we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Engineering Technician III to join our talented team. In this role, you will perform assignments that are prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment using fully applicable precedents. You will receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from your supervisor or engineer as needed, and perform recurring work independently. Your work will be reviewed for technical adequacy and conformity with instructions. You will perform one or a combination of the following typical duties below.

Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
  
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package devices and subunits of equipment. 
  
• Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and recording test data.
  
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and selecting methods of data presentation. 
  
• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.
  
• Develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

 What You Can Expect:

• A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Engineering Technology, or similar; and ten (10) years of practical experience in US Navy Electronics.
  
• Four (4) years of experience, to include: installation of such equipment. 
  
• One (1) year of experience, to include: design, preparation and modification of engineering documents, and drawings. 
  
• Four (4) years of experience with Navigation Systems, of which 2 must have been performed within the last 3 years. 
  Note: Experience may be concurrent.
  
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.
  

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
  • Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.