SAIC

RF Electronics Test and Assembly Field Engineer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on RF testing, general electronics, and assembly experience.
  • Familiarity with high-reliability assembly practices in aerospace or defense industries.
  • Proven experience in quality assurance and documentation for system testing and assembly.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for system testing and troubleshooting.
  • Assemble, test, and repair electronic components to IPC class 3 soldering standards for high-reliability applications.
  • Interpret and analyze electrical schematics for effective troubleshooting.
  • Maintain accurate technical reports and documentation of testing and assembly procedures.
  • Conduct RF testing to assess performance of RF components and generate reports.

Benefits

  • Work on critical projects supporting US Space Force operations.
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security through advanced radar technology.
  • Engage with a team of experts in the aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks a highly skilled RF Electronics Test and Assembly Field Engineer to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions in Colorado Springs, Colorado in support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer.

Job Duties:
  • Utilize and maintain a variety of test equipment, including signal generators, bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to ensure successful testing and troubleshooting of systems and components.
  • Assemble, test, and repair electronic components and systems per **IPC class 3 soldering** standards, aimed at high-reliability applications.
  • Interpret and analyze system-level and component-level electrical schematics to identify and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Maintain precise technical reports and documentation of testing outcomes, assembly procedures, and quality control records.
  • Conduct RF testing to evaluate characteristics of couplers, filters, and amplifiers, and prepare performance metric reports.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors and 9+ years' experience, or equivalent. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of education.
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in RF testing, general electronics, and assembly.
  • Familiarity with high-reliability assembly practices for aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
  • Proven track record of quality assurance and documentation for system testing and assembly.
Desired:
  • Experience sustaining GBRs, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as PARCS and UEWR.
  • Knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise.
  • Experience working in secure environments or with classified systems.
  • Knowledge of DoD or military system requirements.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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