Engineering Technician - 1671
SARA Inc
Summary
The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, adaptable, and imaginative Engineering Technician to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO.
Job description
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Core Responsibilities
- General engineering and maintenance support
- Assisting in the lab including set up, diagnostics, infrastructure, text fixtures, testing and tear down of projects
- Support prototyping and testing of other Pulsed Power and Directed Energy projects as needed
- Work closely with engineers and other teams to keep projects on schedule
- General electrical work for testbeds and off-site installations including Wiring, wire pulling, terminations, and ensuring connections are clean and secure
- Installation of rigid, EMT, and other types of conduits
- Electrical panels, switchgear, breakers, and distribution equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and one-line diagrams to complete work accurately
- Support installation of UPS systems, generators, transfer switches, and other power equipment
- Lockout/tagout and all jobsite safety requirements
- Perform testing, verification, and quality checks on completed work
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 4 – 8 years of relevant technical experience (or higher education in lieu of experience)
- Must be able to commit to up to 4-6 weeks (per year, non-continuous) travel in support of testing or other customer requirements as needed
- Have an electrical/electrician background, electrical apprentice, or equivalent on job experience
- Willing to learn new specialty skillsets
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills and adaptability
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and Email)
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Clean driving record as defined by the state of Colorado with ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, bending, lifting, twisting, crawling, and use of hands, carrying or lifting up to 50lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience
- Experience in multiple trades; electrical/electrician (4th year Apprentice or higher), carpentry, construction, etc.
- Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, material handling
- Experience with shop machines including table saws, mills, drill presses, lathes, etc.
- Experience constructing/maintaining/operating electrical equipment
- Current Class A driver’s license (CDL)
- Active DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 4 – 8 years of relevant technical experience (or higher education in lieu of experience)
- Must be able to commit to up to 4-6 weeks (per year, non-continuous) travel in support of testing or other customer requirements as needed
- Have an electrical/electrician background, electrical apprentice, or equivalent on job experience
- Willing to learn new specialty skillsets
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills and adaptability
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and Email)
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Clean driving record as defined by the state of Colorado with ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, bending, lifting, twisting, crawling, and use of hands, carrying or lifting up to 50lbs
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Discretionary employee bonuses
- 401(k) match
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock ownership plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.