Saalex
Engineering Technician I
Ridgecrest, California · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required; relevant technical training, vocational education, certifications, or hands-on experience related to the assigned work unit preferred.
About the job
Provides entry-level support for engineering equipment and systems, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and customer coordination.
What you'll do
- Assist with installation, maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, fabrication, and operation of electronic and mechanical equipment and systems.
- Prepare and maintain technical documents, records, databases, logs, and project information; research technical issues for reports and studies.
- Support software and hardware testing and documentation, and coordinate onsite activities with customers.
What they ask for
- Basic working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software applications.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, take direction, and complete accurate work by established deadlines.
- Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- High school diploma or GED; must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance, with US Citizenship stated as a clearance requirement.
Nice to have
- Relevant technical training, vocational education, certifications, or hands-on experience related to the assigned work unit.
- Experience with engineering or technical work, documentation, or government contracting, military, aerospace, test-range, or technical operations environments.
Pay
USD $19.05 per hour (base salary)
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