
Engineering Technician IV - Instrumentation
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Dayton, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior reliability role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Dayton, OH.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $99k–$123k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 18 reliability engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $99k–$123k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Root cause 39%
- EHS / safety 33%
- Lean 33%
- FMEA 28%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton
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Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
Do you excel in a complex technical environment? We may have the role for you! The Engineering Technician IV will oversee complex technical projects, lead teams, and provide expert-level support in constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining highly sophisticated electronic, mechanical, and optical systems. This role is critical in ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency and technical accuracy.
Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise the construction and assembly of sophisticated systems.
- ◆Provide expert-level troubleshooting and repairs.
- ◆Lead the calibration and testing processes with precision.
- ◆Interpret and analyze complex test data, providing expert recommendations.
- ◆Lead and mentor teams of technicians.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams on advanced research and development projects.
- ◆Ensure full compliance with safety standards and technical procedures.
- ◆Contribute to aircraft instrumentation efforts from through system integration, installation, and test operations support
- ◆Responsible for wiring and harness builds while maintain quality and workmanship standards.
- ◆Collaborate with instrumentation engineers, test engineers, and operations technicians to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems
- ◆Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment
You Must Have
- ✓Associate's degree in a related field of study.
- ✓5+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
- ✓Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of related experience is required.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
- ✓Thorough understanding of the use of standard laboratory test equipment, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Oscilloscope, Pitot static equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- ✓Advanced skills with assembly, connectors and crimping techniques.
- ✓Expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems.
- ✓Strong leadership and project management skills.
- ✓The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Essential Functions
- ◆Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
- ◆Ability to be on your feet for much of the work shift.
- ◆Dexterity to handle and assemble small components.
- ◆Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and loud environments.
- ◆Ability to travel as required.
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 .
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The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule
We Prefer
- •Basic skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation.
- •Understanding of soldering techniques.
- •Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Experience with 3-D CAD software.
- •Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
- •Master’s degree in a related technical field.
- •Experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- •Experience with extensive ground and flight test programs
- •Familiar with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, and CAN bus protocol
- •Familiar with Curtiss Wright and/or similar data acquisition systems
- •Active/Previous A&P license
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.
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