Job Description
SAIC is seeking an Electrical Technician - Cable Fabrication 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 two (2) years' experience; Six (6) years' of additional related work experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
- The candidate must possess a Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; US Citizenship required
- 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® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.
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