Principal Hardware Engineer

  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Science
Computer Hardware
Surveillance
Engineering Support
Manufacturing
Reporting
IPT
Collaboration
Security Clearance
Technical Writing
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2511377

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted: 2025-11-06

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Hardware Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer Senior 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 support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. SAIC seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer Senior 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 support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. SAIC seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer Senior 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 support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

SAIC seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer Senior 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 support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Duties:
  • Provide expert obsolescence engineering support to multiple program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
  • Conduct thorough analyses including obsolescence, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS), sparing, risk, and operational impact assessments.
  • Present analysis results effectively through comprehensive written communications in the Quarterly Contracts Data Requirements List (CDRL) Supportability Analysis Report, and verbally during monthly Supply Support IPT meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with vendors, depot engineers, and logisticians to develop and implement actionable recommendations for obsolescence mitigation.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with no prior experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and understanding technical documentation such as Technical Orders, Indentured Parts Lists, and Specification Sheets.

Desired:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct detailed assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.

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


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