Engineering Technician (Senior)

As a Senior Engineering Technician at SRC, Inc., you will play an integral role in the development, support and limited production of cutting edge technologies designed to keep America and its allies safe. You will work closely with Engineers and Technicians on test, troubleshooting, assembly and fabrication of complex electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems. As a Senior Technician you will work on complex tasking and mentor colleagues.   

What You’ll Do   

• Work on complex development and/or limited production programs in an engineering laboratory setting
• Test, troubleshoot and debug complex circuit boards, sub systems and systems using digital and RF test equipment with limited direction
• Guide and mentor lower level technicians
• May participate in generating level of effort estimations and planning lab operations
• Assembly or fabrication of mechanical parts/assemblies
• Rework and repair electrical and mechanical assemblies
• Set up test stations and or build test fixtures and cables to conduct functional/operational tests
• Setup and teardown systems for test
• Follow all company policies and procedures relating to Quality and Safety
• Keep work areas orderly, exercise good housekeeping practices and participate in improvement activities
• Write or revise assembly instructions and unit test procedures
• May perform lower level tasks as assigned

What You’ll Bring   

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology or other tech degree
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is also accepted in lieu of degree
• 10 or more years of related experience
• Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical datasheets, mechanical drawings, test procedures, and assembly instructions
• Great troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• In depth using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly tooling and techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment, with excellent communication skills, leadership ability

Ways to Stand Out - Preferred Requirements 

• Experience working with RF circuitry
• Experience working with radars or electronic warfare systems
• Complex circuit board rework experience (hand soldering surface mount components, hot air rework, installing jumper wires, cutting traces)
• Experience fabricating cables (power, data and RF)
• Experience working with fabrication tools (hand tools, power tools)
• Leadership (Team Lead) experience

What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible^®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.   

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $82,000 to $104,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, including a 10% company retirement contribution, low cost health care options, 20 days PTO yearly with an additional 8 paid holidays. Technicians at SRC are eligible for over time at 1.5 times their regular rate. This is a first shift position.