Cable Fabrication - Electrical Engineer

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

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)

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