Senior Hardware Engineer

Saic; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead modernization of space launch ranges and support the Assured Access to Space mission. You will perform rack-level electrical and mechanical analyses, develop ASME/IEEE drawings, and ensure hardware conformance to specifications.

This role requires a Secret Clearance, a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience (or a Master’s with 7+ years), and MBSE proficiency to maintain digital models and support DoD ground-based systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; master’s degree and 7+ years may substitute.
• Secret Clearance is required.
• Experience designing new or modifying hardware and producing production specifications.
• Familiar with MBSE and maintaining a digital model.
• Experience with ground-based systems such as RF, telemetry, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack-level electrical and mechanical analysis (signal, power, thermal).
• Create engineering drawings per ASME and IEEE standards, including rack interconnects.
• Analyze supplier LRUs and 3D models for compliance.
• Support system integration, test, development, and maintenance of complex communications systems.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with staff and customers to resolve issues.

Skills

MBSE

Electrical design

RF systems

Hardware testing

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (in lieu)

Tools

MBSE tools

3D modeling software

Electrical CAD

Job description

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Hardware Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Santa Maria, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical (signal, power & thermal) analysis at the rack level.
• Generation of engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.
• Analysis of supplier LRUs, including step-file and 3D model review and compliance to specifications.
• Ability to support system integration, test, development, and execution of various types of complex communications systems.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Provide lab and site integration, test, and maintenance support.
• Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with staff and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years or more of experience; master’s degree and seven (7) years or more of Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a Secret Clearance.
• Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for production, analyzing hardware configuration and processing solutions, and testing hardware conformance to specifications.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including generating, analyzing, and maintaining a digital model.
• Experience with projects that consist of updating ground-based systems such as RF systems, communication systems, telemetry, and/or virtualization of systems.

Desired Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Experience modernizing systems in a DoD environment.
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and processes.
• Domain knowledge in one of the key range subsystem areas including: Positive Control, Telemetry, Radar, Optics, Weather, Surveillance, Communications (RF and IP based), Data handling, Timing and Sequencing, and Situational awareness.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.