Junior Hardware Engineer

Science Applications International Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Junior Hardware Engineer to support our team in Huntsville, AL. You will translate requirements into system and hardware designs and help integrate complex solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, two years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Avionics experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and two (2) years’ experience.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret.
• Basic understanding of systems integration concepts, including interfaces, data flows, and interoperability.
• Familiarity with system or enterprise architecture concepts (e.g., baselines, transition states, migration planning) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate client business requirements into specific system, application, and process designs for complex integrated solutions.
• Support development of system architectures and architecture baselines to address client business and mission needs.
• Assist in the development of integration and migration plans, schedules, and technical roadmaps.
• Contribute to transition planning activities, including analysis of operational, intelligence, and information requirements.
• Participate in the integration of systems and subsystems, ensuring interoperability across multiple platforms and environments.
• Support ISR and C4ISR programs, clients, or systems as required.
• Document technical findings, design decisions, and integration approaches in clear, concise artifacts.

Skills

Systems integration basics

Architectural concepts familiarity

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Avionics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer to support our team located in Huntsville, AL.

The Junior Hardware Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Translate client business requirements into specific system, application, and process designs for complex integrated solutions.
• Support development of system architectures and architecture baselines to address client business and mission needs.
• Assist in the development of integration and migration plans, schedules, and technical roadmaps.
• Contribute to transition planning activities, including analysis of operational, intelligence, and information requirements.
• Participate in the integration of systems and subsystems, ensuring interoperability across multiple platforms and environments.
• Support business process improvements and systems analysis for mission, system, and fiscal requirements.
• Act as an advocate for the client’s needs within the technical team to ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Assist with oversight of the production and deployment of integrated systems, which may include work at customer sites.
• Support ISR and C4ISR programs, clients, or systems as required.
• Perform routine technical analyses by following established standards, practices, and procedures.
• Document technical findings, design decisions, and integration approaches in clear, concise artifacts.
• Collaborate with immediate supervisors, project leads, and other team members to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Execute assigned tasks according to detailed instructions, meeting established objectives and schedules.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and two (2) years’ experience

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of systems integration concepts, including interfaces, data flows, and interoperability.
• Limited but growing use of technical principles, theories, and concepts in systems engineering or systems integration.
• Ability to analyze routine technical problems and apply standard procedures to develop solutions.
• Familiarity with system or enterprise architecture concepts (e.g., baselines, transition states, migration planning) is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and work hands on from detailed technical instructions, tasking, and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Avionics experience is required.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.