Senior Electrical Troubleshooting & Calibration Technician

Senior Electrical Troubleshooting & Calibration Technician Job ID:

2612281

Location:

Newport, RI, United States Date Posted:

May 6, 2026

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Wage Determination (SCA)

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Service Contract Act Schedule:

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mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now > Job Description Description SAIC is currently seeking a mid to senior level Electrical Maintenance and Calibration Technician in Newport, RI who is looking for a growth opportunity as an electrical technician at an industrial/engineering/testing site.

Job Duties :

The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of electrical & mechanical engineers and technicians to support the electrical maintenance, calibration, configuration, and testing of an advanced Naval Test Facility. The Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) specializes in the test and characterization of torpedo mechanical systems including propulsion, combustion, pumps and control systems. The candidate will become an expert in all of the electrical measurement and control systems within the facility including National Instruments based data acquisition and control systems, thermal, pressure, and flow sensors, motorized valve and control systems, and PID control systems. The candidate must be self-motivated, accountable, and present themselves professionally in front of customers and peers. The ideal candidate will bring analytical thinking, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the propensity to learn and become a subject matter expert on the PTF electrical systems. Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE

: Ability to read and understand electrical/system schematics and assembly drawings including switches, relays, sensors (such as thermocouples, flowmeters, pressure transducers), power supplies, and industrial equipment. Experience with 4-20ma output sensors. Experience troubleshooting AC and DC voltages, relays, and sensors. Installation and testing of electrical circuits, sensors, and measurement systems. Familiarity with electrical test and calibration and measurement equipment to inject and measure voltage, amperage, impedance, and verify continuity. Proficient soldering skills (through-hole, solder-cup connectors) Proficient workmanship habits (Neatly routing, terminating and dressing wire harness, cables, and facility wiring). Computer skills including basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word in order to document work and read wire lists. Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion Must effectively communicate with team and customers, both verbally and through E-Mail.

DESIRED SKILLS INCLUDE

: Performing sensor calibrations using signal generators, or other calibration sources. Ability to understand basic circuits with relays, diodes, and resistors, and tracing signal paths through schematics. Experience with data acquisition systems, ideally PXI and cRio. Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial or electrical equipment. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

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