Engineering Technician III
Company: Saalex
Location: Ridgecrest
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Saalex is seeking an Engineering
Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and
Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range
Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data
Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information
Technology Services. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $25.85 hourly
Work Location: Onsite. Essential Functions: Provides support to the
engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more
complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair,
troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction,
and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and
systems in accordance with engineering specifications. Job duties
include but are not limited to: Installs, monitors, and services
equipment and systems at the company and client sites. Performs
test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs
validations/verifications of various electronic systems. Reviews
Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts. Assists in
accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions. Develops
technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems,
technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability
improvements, and test reports. Supports systems engineering
activities with subject matter expertise. Assists in training
others in the operation and performance of systems. Plans and
coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related
positions. Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and
logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory. Assists
work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for
equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other
engineering tasks as needed. Provides technical data and evaluation
for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering
plans, layout, and contract requirements. Supports engineers in the
development of technical proposal and provides comments on the
technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of
work. Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter
knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary
in nature and sequence. Frequent travel to remote Company work
locations may be required. Perform work outside in all weather
elements. Support over time work hours as required. Other duties as
assigned or required. Requirements Required: Must have
vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic
institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of
job-related experience. Good communication and analytical skills
and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software
application programs. Possess planning/organizing skills and must
be able to work under deadlines. Must have current state drivers
license, Class A license preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50
lbs. Willing to work overtime. Desired: Knowledge of electrical
theory. Knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) equipment and functions.
Knowledge of generators. Capable of troubleshooting photovoltaic
(PV) and generator equipment. Mechanical experience. Education:
Must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an
academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5
years of job-related experience. Security Clearance: Must be
eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a
clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security
clearance and must have a valid, current state driver’s license.
Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement
Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid
Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term
Disability Training & Development Stock Option Plan
Keywords: Saalex, Santa Barbara , Engineering Technician III, IT / Software / Systems , Ridgecrest, California
