SCA Engineering Technician IV
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. SAIC scores B on the Alion truth index.
SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technician IV in Bedford, IN to support the U.S. Navy. This position will need someone experienced with tactical communications equipment, who knows e-mail etiquette and can communicate with both CIV and CTR. This position is perfect for someone that is organized and willing to work in small teams and with government oversight.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Using hand tools and power tools to assemble according to engineering drawings.
Using test equipment to test and analyze power, Ethernet and RF cables.
Building and operating tactical communication systems.
Performing tasks such as integration of system components, modifications to systems, and testing system functionality.
Analyzing and implementing procedures and processes for the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the programs/projects.
Using technical manuals related to equipment to create processes/procedures to perform functional testing of LRU’s and assigning condition codes.
Required education and experience
Associate’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in related fields OR High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in related field. Military communications experience will be taken in lieu of college degree.
Interim secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Experience using hand tools and power tools.
Experience operating tactical radios such as AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-163 and Small Tactical Terminal.
Experience operating tactical and IP based waveforms such as Link16, IW, 3G ALE and TSM-X.
Must be proficient at reading and understanding technical manuals related to equipment being installed and being able to perform operational testing.
Must be capable of reading and understanding engineering drawings and wiring diagrams for system integration and assemblies.
Must be willing to travel 25% of time for ECP updates and fielding/training events at Air Force bases both CONUS and OCONUS.
Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport