Cable Fabrication - Electrical Engineer

SAIC • Huntsville, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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)
• Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
• US Citizenship required
• Experience related in fabrication, repairing, and testing of electro-mechanical hardware (CCA’s, wiring harnesses, cables, test fixtures, LRU’s)
• Solid understanding of Electronics Theory and applications
• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Experience with SMT and PTH soldering
• Operation of basic test equipment such as meters and oscilloscopes
• Tactical Cable building
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision

Nice To Haves

• IPC and J-Standard certification a plus
• Experience with functional and environmental testing a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level