
Engineering Technician III
Sparks, NVFull-timeSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Engineering Technician III performs complex technical work on electronic, mechanical, and optical systems, including construction, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance. The role leads project teams, provides technical expertise, and collaborates with engineers on research and development. It is based in the office in Sparks, Nevada, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
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In office
Sparks, NV
Full time
R0031198
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that leverages your advanced technical expertise? Come join our team! The Engineering Technician III is responsible for complex technical tasks, including advanced construction, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of sophisticated electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. This role involves leading project teams and providing technical expertise to ensure operational excellence.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
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Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
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Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
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Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
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Mentor and train junior technicians.
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Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
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Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Associate's degree in a related field of study.
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3+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
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Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
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Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
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Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
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Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
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Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
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Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing low voltage DC electronics.
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Some RF testing and repair experience
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Ability to take initiative and work closely in a team environment while also being able to work independently.
Essential Functions:
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Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
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Ability to be on your feet for much of the work shift.
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Dexterity to handle and assemble small components.
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Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and loud environments.
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Ability to travel as required.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.
As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.
Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,909 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$66–100K/yr411 salary ranges
- Nevada median$33–58/hr22 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 31 open Engineering Technician jobs in Nevada and 1,909 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Nevada
- Amazon17 open
- Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (this employer)4 open
- Actalent2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,488 postings).
- Education
- 38 of the 1,909 open Engineering Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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