# Engineering Technician IV

> Saalex · Oxnard, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-24

**Salary:** USD 68,000–68,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** JTECH 2

## Description

**Saalex** is seeking an **Engineering Technician** in **Oxnard, CA/Santa Cruz Island, 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:** $32.85/hour

**Work Location:** Hybrid work schedule. See below working conditions.

**Essential Functions:**

-   Monitor, service, and calibrate diverse electronic, mechanical, and ground equipment systems
-   Develop and maintain technical data and documentation, including maintenance procedures, technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, and drawings
-   Support test and evaluation, system checkout, and certification activities, including verification of off-site systems
-   Provide customer-facing support for system installation, testing, and fabrication activities
-   Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes) for road grading, erosion control, and site maintenance
-   Perform facilities maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, and structural repairs
-   Maintain logs, records, and databases for generators, fleet vehicles, and inventory tracking
-   Manage hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accordance with environmental and safety requirements
-   Ensure compliance with environmental, military, and safety regulations, maintaining organized records and documentation
-   Other duties as assigned or required

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Demonstrated ability to **troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues** independently in a remote environment
-   Proficiency in **operating and maintaining heavy equipment** (e.g., bulldozers, graders, backhoes)
-   Strong **written, verbal, and analytical communication skills** for interfacing with military and civilian stakeholders
-   Ability to work **independently with minimal supervision** in a remote, multi-disciplinary role

**Desired:**

-   Experience supporting **remote or austere environments**
-   Experience with **HAZMAT handling and environmental compliance requirements**
-   Familiarity with **preventative maintenance systems and lifecycle documentation**
-   Experience working with **DoD or military customers**

**Education/Experience:**

-   Vocational or technical training beyond high school or equivalent military training required
-   Minimum 7 years of directly related experience

**Security Clearance:**

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

**Working Conditions:**

-   Work schedule consists of **8 consecutive 10-hour workdays onsite followed by 6 days off**
-   **100% of** **on-site work is performed at Santa Cruz Island (remote environment)**
-   Employees are **required to remain on the island for the full 8-day work rotation** (no off-island travel during shift), but are **Not on call 24/7** — responsibilities are limited to scheduled working hours
-   Lodging is provided in **on-site barracks accommodations during the work rotation**
-   Requires **2-hour ferry transit** to and from the island at the start and end of each rotation
-   Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs) and extended periods of standing, walking on uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor environmental conditions

## 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 Plan

## Apply

[Apply at Saalex](https://apply.workable.com/saalex/j/0FB3CD903F/apply)

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