Electrical/Electronic Engineering Tech, SME
Saalex
Posted: February 3, 2026
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We are seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Tech, SME in Ridgecrest, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical engineering and electronic systems, with a strong understanding of test range operations and management.
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Job Description
Description
Saalex is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Tech, SME in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex Corp., 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. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 900 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Washington DC, Lexington Park, MD, Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85K-$95K (depending on experience)
Work Location: Fully onsite.
Description:
• The candidate will perform duties as a Senior Engineering Technician within the Ordnance Support Branch, providing specialized knowledge of engineering theory, design characteristics, maintenance requirements, troubleshooting techniques, and peculiarities of unique ordnance processing equipment and its support equipment.
Essential Functions:
• Candidate must be able to provide specialized technical support to both junior technicians, engineers, customers, and management.
• Candidate may design, analyze and revise complex plans and specs in support of the most technical equipment moves and installations such as energetic processing equipment, research and analysis equipment and scientific equipment.
• Tasks assigned may be given with a broad scope of work sometimes without specific guidelines or instructions to follow that will be originated by the incumbent in such a way as intermediate technicians can follow.
• Candidate must be able to document, organize, and present completed project packages to customers and management.
• Candidate must be able to apply critical judgement decisions to overcome operational problems at the senior technician level during emergency repairs and to satisfy overall mission requirements and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required:
• A minimum of 5 years performing similar work is required.
• PLC and equipment installation experience is required.
• Candidate possess strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Candidate will be required to train and mentor junior technical personnel and new incoming employees, as required.
• Enforcing compliance with Navy, Federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
Desired:
• Penn Foster or other electronics courses desired.
• Forklift and crane experience is desired.
• OSHA certification is desired.
Education:
High school Diploma or GED is required.
Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
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
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit