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Principal Hardware Engineer

Santa Maria, CA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

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Skills

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Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Analysis
Assembly
Electrical Wiring
Cabling
3D Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
System Integration Testing
Integration Testing
Specification Gathering
Hardware Installation
Testing
Computer Hardware
Communication
Virtualization
DoD
Optics
Surveillance
RF
Intellectual Property
IP
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2615240

Location: Santa Maria, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Hardware Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Hardware Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Santa Maria, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform electrical and mechanical (signal, power & thermal) analysis at the rack level.
Generation of engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.
Analysis of supplier LRUs, including step-file and 3D model review and compliance to specifications.
Ability to support system integration, test, development, and execution of various types of complex communications systems.
Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide lab and site integration, test, and maintenance support.
Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining sub-systems.

Qualifications

?Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years or more of experience; master's degree and seven (7) years or more of experience; PhD and four (4) years related experience. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for production, analyzing hardware configuration and processing solutions, and testing hardware conformance to specifications.
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including generating, analyzing, and maintaining a digital model.
Experience with projects that consist of updating ground-based systems such as RF systems, communication systems, telemetry, and/or virtualization of systems.

Desired Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Experience modernizing systems in a DoD environment.
Experience with Digital Engineering tools and processes.
Domain knowledge in one of the key range subsystem areas including: Positive Control, Telemetry, Radar, Optics, Weather, Surveillance, Communications (RF and IP based), Data handling, Timing and Sequencing, and Situational awareness.

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: 2615240
Posted 5 hours ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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