Electrical Technician

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The selected candidate will be a member of a highly motivated team providing hardware/software development, integration, and test support to the Systems Simulation, Software, and Integration (S3I) Directorate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Activities will include support of development, testing, and integration of special purpose electronics and cabling of launch vehicles, communications platforms, and rocket systems.
• Perform circuit design, analysis, simulation and component selection according to electrical/electronic hardware requirements
• Perform initial build of prototype printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies
• Build complex tactical cables with heat shrink jackets
• Apply basic electronics engineering knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Cable/Harness Assembly to Class 3
• Prototype layout and assembly of boards
• Assemble quick turn test assets.
• Familiar with Circular military connectors, wire and PCB components
• Support all lab functions including military vehicle testing, building test assets, class 3 tactical cables, and precision measurement

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related and zero (0) years' experience; Four (4) years' of additional related work experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• The candidate must possess a Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• The candidate must have experience related in fabrication, repairing, and testing of electro-mechanical hardware (CCA's, wiring harnesses, cables, test fixtures, LRU's).
• Must have a solid understanding of Electronics Theory and applications plus an ability to read and understand schematics.
• IPC and J-Standard certification a plus.
• Must have experience with SMT and PTH soldering and operation of basic test equipment such as meters and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with functional and environmental testing a plus.
• Tactical Cable building.
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows environment.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.