Surface Systems Integration Technician I

SAIC•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Surface Systems Integration Technician I to support Surface Systems at a customer site in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role performs basic installation, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electronic equipment racks using government-furnished and commercial off-the-shelf components. The technician will primarily perform moderate to complex rack integration tasks, including cable routing, metalwork installations, and technical support for integration, installation, modification, and upgrades. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans. The role requires identifying and reporting design or fitment issues and working with drafters and engineers to resolve them. The technician also provides technical support during system testing and must adapt to changes in the build process while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment and involves regular physical activity, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to 40 pounds unassisted; walking, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, or squatting for extended periods; and repeatedly handling tools and equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, formal electronics training from a technical school, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with formal electronics training from a technical school or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications and three years of practical experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and accept direction and constructive criticism.
Ability to safely meet the physical demands of a manufacturing environment, including regularly lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Familiarity with the use and operation of power tools.

Responsibilities

Install equipment into racks and run and dress associated cables.
Read and interpret drawings and wiring diagrams to interconnect rack components.
Identify and report design or fitment issues and work with drafters and engineers to resolve them.
Adapt to changes during the build process and multitask as needed.
Provide technical support during system testing.
Perform rack integration tasks, including cable routing and metalwork installations.
Support the integration, installation, modification, and upgrading of equipment.
Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans.
Move and arrange cable supplies and electronic equipment.
Use tools to install electrical components, mechanical parts, and metalwork into equipment racks.