Computer Hardware Architect

CAMP SMITH, HI, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Adobe AIR
Microsoft Exchange
Design Review
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Physical Security
Schematics
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Agile Management
JIRA
Confluence
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Science
Information Systems
Computer Science
Network Engineering
DoD
Security+
Data Center Design
Computer Hardware
Project+
CompTIA
IT Operations
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID:

Location: CAMP SMITH, HI, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-04

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Hardware Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Computer Hardware Architect to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. We have positions available in San Diego and Honolulu.

Essential Functions/Job Duties

Design and implement the hardware components for command and control solutions which can be deployed to secure facilities and field/remote locations.
Work onsite in a classified environment. Remote work supported only in limited capacity (short duration, NIPR) and with approval of the sponsor
Work directly with stakeholders in a technical role; lead or participate in planning, technical exchange meetings, and design reviews with customers
Evaluate user requirements and recommend appropriate systems and equipment
Collaborate with other technology teams to design hardware systems and components
Incorporate DoD Cybersecurity and Physical Security policies in the design and sustainment of the command and control solutions.
Solve hardware-related problems with the goal of supporting a wide range of technological advancements
Create models and designs of new systems
Produce functional and engineering diagrams, schematics and technical drawings
Troubleshoot processes related to computer hardware functionality
Present and explain designs to managers, clients, and fellow employees
Work in a lab to run tests, analyze the results, and recommend courses of action
Monitor the production and installation of computer hardware systems
Perform validation reviews to ensure that hardware installations meet stakeholder requirements
Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure that computer hardware designs are accurate
Perform verification reviews to ensure that hardware installations are compliant with approved design
Produce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems designed
Plan technical refresh and hardware update of existing systems; recommend timelines for technical refresh
Document work plans and status in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)

Qualifications

ship, and an active TS/SCI, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering or related field
Required: meet DoD IAT Level 2 (CompTIA Security + and OS/Computing Environment certification)
5+ years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment
5+ years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer system architectures

Other desirable certifications:

Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP)
Certified Hardware and Technology Engineer (CHTE)
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist

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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601128-2332
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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