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Engineering Technician III

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description



SAIC is seeking an Engineer Technician for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands.

Job Duties:

  • Assist with the planning, development, and execution of stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution for shipboard C5ISR systems.
  • Utilizes specialized test equipment to complete C5ISR Stage 4 and Stage 5 testing.
  • Works with the multidisciplinary technical team supporting engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of C5ISR systems.
  • Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts using Autocad and PDF formats to perform testing, checkout and trouble shooting functions.
  • Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics).

Qualifications



Required Education and Experience:

  • AA Degree in related discipline and three (3)  years or more relevant experience with  one or more shipboard C5ISR  systems: radio communication racks, Interior Communications(Alarm/Saferty/Warning), shipboard CGOne/Unclass/SIPRNET LANs, Surface Search Radar,  Navigation Distribution system, Integrated Bridge System Or, High School and five (5) years related experience with relevant certification.

Required Security Clearance and Certifications:

  • Must have an active Secret clearance on first day of employment.
  • Familiar with utilizing C4ISR/C5ISR Interface Control Documents, Block diagrams, and Functional Interface Drawings.  

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with MIL-STD-2106 Development of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures.
  • Prior experience utilizing Autocad.
  • Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CSSIP, Network+, A+ or equivalent.

Desired/Key C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Systems:

  • Integrated Bridge System.
  • Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7).
  • Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series).
  • UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios.
  • Shipboard Communication Cabinets.
  • Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems).
  • Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems.
  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
  • Sonar Mission System (SMS).
  • Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications.
  • NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN. 

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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