{"id":1157719,"url":"https://alion.io/job/saalex-engineering-technician-iv-2","title":"Engineering Technician IV","company":{"id":3382,"name":"Saalex","domain":"saalex.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/saalex","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":71,"open_postings":128,"ghost_share":0.477,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":51,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ridgecrest, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":29,"max":32,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":64000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T22:17:56Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T05:34:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":0},"description":"Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician, IV in Ridgecrest, CA to provide technical support for the assembly, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of small weaponized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This position performs complex technical tasks with minimal supervision and serves as a key contributor supporting prototype development, system readiness activities, flight test operations, and engineering evaluations. The Engineering Technician III works closely with government engineers, program personnel, and other technicians to ensure successful execution of developmental and operational test objectives.\nPosition Type: Full-time\nSalary: $29-$32 per hour\nWork Location: Fully onsite\nEssential Functions:\nLead the integration, operation, maintenance, modification, and sustainment of small weaponized UAS systems.\nProvide technical leadership for prototype development, system upgrades, troubleshooting, and engineering investigations.\nPlan and execute system testing, readiness assessments, and operational evaluations.\nDiagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, and integration issues.\nSupport flight test events, data collection efforts, and technical reporting activities.\nReview engineering documentation, technical procedures, and configuration changes for accuracy and compliance.\nCoordinate with Government engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure successful mission execution.\nMentor engineering technicians and provide subject matter expertise across assigned programs.\nOther duties as assigned or required. \nRequirements\nRequired:\nExtensive experience assembling, integrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems.\nAbility to diagnose and resolve advanced system integration and operational issues.\nExperience supporting prototype development, testing, engineering evaluations, or system modifications.\nAbility to interpret and apply engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.\nExperience leading technical efforts, maintenance activities, or engineering support projects.\nAbility to travel in support of military test events.\nDesired:\nExperience supporting weaponized UAS programs.\nExperience supporting DoD developmental or operational test programs.\nPrior military aviation maintenance, UAS operations, aerospace engineering support, or weapons systems experience \nExperience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead.\nFAA Part 107 certification or related UAS qualification.\nEducation/Years of Experience:\nAssociates degree and 2-4 years of progressive experience required OR HS Diploma/GED required and 4-6 years of relevant experience.\nSecurity Clearance:\nActive Secret or Interim Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.\nBenefits\n Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\n Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)\n Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\n Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\n Short Term & Long Term Disability\n Training & Development\n Wellness Resources\n Stock Option Benefit","description_format":"text","description_chars":3157,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Information Technology","Logistics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T22:17:56Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":51,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":64000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/saalex-engineering-technician-iv-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/saalex-engineering-technician-iv-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T09:26:02Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}