Assembly Technician

Job ID: 2614586

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-15

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Assembly Technician

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technician to provide critical technical support for the development, testing, Maintenance, and integration of defense-related systems. This role involves working within high-security environments to ensure that all equipment and prototypes meet stringent military specifications and operational readiness standards. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, comfortable with technical documentation, and able to maintain a high level of integrity regarding sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, or network systems in accordance with technical manuals and MIL-spec standards.
• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of prototypes or field equipment to identify performance gaps or hardware failures.
• Document all technical activities, including maintenance logs, test results, and configuration changes, ensuring 100% accuracy for audit purposes.
• Support field operations or laboratory environments by managing equipment inventory and ensuring all tools are calibrated and mission-ready.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes and provide feedback on the manufacturability or serviceability of defense components.
• Strictly adhere to all DoD security protocols, including the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or classified materials.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates and three (3) years of related experience; additional two (2) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience in a technical role, ideally within the defense, aerospace, or telecommunications industries.
• Familiarity with soldering standards (e.g., IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001) and the use of diagnostic equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blue prints, schematics, and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Strong physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various environmental conditions if field testing is required.

Security Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite). SAIC will help to obtain.
• Must demonstrate a clean background and adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) guidelines.

Preferred Skills

• Prior military experience in a technical MOS (e.g., Avionics, Communications, Weapons Systems) is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with CAD software or automated test equipment (ATE) programming.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .