Engineering Technician II

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician, II in Ridgecrest, CA (China Lake). Saalex Corp., 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. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 900 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Washington DC, Lexington Park, MD, Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary: $22/hour

Work Location: Fully onsite at China Lake.

Essential Functions:

• The candidate shall perform life-cycle support of small-weaponized UAS, beginning with existing designs and collections of parts, constructing the prototype systems from kits, and existing designs, repairing and maintaining prototypes to ensure operational readiness, performing readiness testing, and operating the prototypes in various test environments.
• This support requires soldering, mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, assembly tool operation and maintenance, and prototype operation.
• The candidate shall work with government engineers and technicians to ensure correct operation of the constructed system prototypes.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• Candidate must possess reasonable communication skills (writing/verbal).
• Candidate must take direction and be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Must be able and willing to travel to support military test events.

Desired:

• 1 year of technician experience desired.

Education:

HS Diploma or GED required.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

• 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 Benefit