SCA Engineering Technician II - Full-time

**Description** SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the research, design, development, and testing of advanced infrared countermeasure systems, pyrotechnic/pyrophoric devices, and related defense technologies. This position requires hands-on technical expertise in prototype fabrication, explosives handling, and specialized testing operations in a highly regulated and hazardous environment. + Assist in creating prototypes, preproduction units, models, fixtures, and demonstration units. + Design, develop, modify, and/or validate prototype samples and test fixtures. + Fabricate engineering development models and document all results and procedures. + Perform development and testing operations including preparation, drying, screening, mixing, pressing, casting, loading, and extrusion of non-standard formulations for explosive compositions. + Research and develop unconventional tools, techniques, and processes for designing, manufacturing, loading, and testing final production items. + Perform in-process testing to ensure components meet specification requirements. + Design, test, and repair equipment, components, and completed assemblies. + Assist in the preparation of test reports to satisfy contractual requirements. + Handle containerized ordnance and perform repacking of ordnance within containers as required **Qualifications** Education and Experience: + Associates Degree (AA) and 1 year of experience or High School Diploma and 2 years of experience + Explosives Certification Required (can obtain once hired). + Explosives Driver License and MHE License Required. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Interim clearance required to start, SAIC will sponsor). + Must be able to work in a hazardous materials environment and comply with all applicable safety regulations. + Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical procedures and test results accurately. Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2617936 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability