Job 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