Electrical Systems Technician & Hardware Test Engineer

Saic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Electrical Engineering Associate to join a team delivering hardware/software development, integration, and test support to the S3I Directorate. The role involves working on special purpose electronics and cabling for launch vehicles, communications platforms, and rocket systems.

The candidate should have at least 1 year related experience or an equivalent education, be capable of reading drawings, and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance within 90 days.

Qualifications

• A degree in related discipline with 1 year related experience, or high school with 2 years related experience and certification.
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance within 90 days; US citizenship required.
• Experience in fabrication, repair, and testing of electro-mechanical hardware (CCA’s, wiring harnesses, cables, test fixtures, LRU’s).
• Reading technical drawings; IPC/J-Standard certification a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of SMT and PTH soldering and operation of basic test equipment (multimeters, power supplies).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows; self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware/software development, integration, and test support to the S3I Directorate.
• Develop, test, and integrate special purpose electronics and cabling for launch vehicles, communications platforms, and rocket systems.
• Fabricate, repair, and test electro-mechanical hardware; read technical drawings.

Skills

Electro-mechanical hardware

Soldering (SMT & PTH)

Electrical debugging

Reading drawings

Test equipment operation

Windows proficiency

Self-motivation

Education

Related degree

High School + certification

Tools

IPC/J-Standard certification

Multimeters

Power supplies

Test fixtures

Job description

SAIC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Electrical Engineering Associate to join a team delivering hardware/software development, integration, and test support to the S3I Directorate. The role involves working on special purpose electronics and cabling for launch vehicles, communications platforms, and rocket systems.

The candidate should have at least 1 year related experience or an equivalent education, be capable of reading drawings, and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance within 90 days.