Junior Hardware Engineer

Saic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer to support mission-critical defense programs. The role focuses on translating client requirements into system designs, assisting with architecture baselines, and coordinating integration across platforms.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, US Citizenship, and an active Secret clearance. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to analyze routine problems, and collaborate with project teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and zero (0) years’ experience.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

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 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.

Skills

Systems integration concepts

Interoperability

Analytical problem-solving

Architecture concepts

Detailed instructions

Problem solving

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 zero (0) years’ experience

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

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 from detailed technical instructions, tasking, and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.