Engineering Technician III
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Sparks, NV. Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 530 live postings that list pay, out of 1625 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 53%
- Tooling 47%
- Root cause 40%
- SolidWorks 40%
- OEE 33%
- PLC 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks
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Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead the assembly and construction of complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
- ◆Perform and oversee advanced troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
- ◆Conduct precise calibration and testing of devices.
- ◆Analyze and interpret test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
- ◆Mentor and train junior technicians.
- ◆Collaborate with engineers on research and development projects.
- ◆Develop and implement safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
You Must Have
- ✓Associate's degree in a related field of study.
- ✓3+ 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 5 years of related experience is required.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
- ✓Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- ✓Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.
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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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.
We Prefer
- •Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
- •Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing low voltage DC electronics.
- •Some RF testing and repair experience
- •Ability to take initiative and work closely in a team environment while also being able to work independently.
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.
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!