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Senior Hardware Engineer

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Compensation
$100–140K/yr
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

SAIC seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to support modernization of space launch ranges and the Assured Access to Space mission. The role contributes to system modernization and digital transformation projects intended to accelerate launch cadence. Based in Santa Maria, California, the engineer performs rack-level analysis, supports integration and testing, develops engineering drawings, and helps troubleshoot complex systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical AnalysisMechanical AnalysisEngineering DrawingSystem IntegrationCommunications SystemsHardware DesignTechnical SpecificationsHardware Configuration AnalysisHardware TestingRF SystemsCommunication SystemsTelemetrySystem VirtualizationDoD Systems ModernizationDigital EngineeringPositive ControlRadarOpticsWeather SystemsSurveillanceIP CommunicationsData HandlingTiming and SequencingSituational Awareness

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD With Experience PathsSecret Clearance5+ Years Hardware Experience3+ Years Hardware Experience

Full job description

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Senior 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.

  • Oversees installation and testing activities, attending planning reviews, engineering checkouts, functional testing, and walkdowns to verify system integrity and interface functionality.

  • Generation of engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.

  • 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 engineers responsible for sustaining sub-systems.

Qualifications

YPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • 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.

  • Experience with projects that consist of updating ground-based systems such as RF systems, communication systems, telemetry, and/or virtualization of systems.

  • Must have a secret clearance.

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: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618285

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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