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RF Engineering Technician

Job ID: 2501341
Location: EGLIN AFB, FL, United States
Date Posted: Feb 10, 2025
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Electrical Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an RF Engineering Technician to provide on-site support for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located on Eglin AFB. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) government personnel and contractors to conduct research and development of new weapon technologies.
  • Fabricating cables, interfaces, and prototype breadboard systems up to Form-Fit-Function systems.
    • Involves mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic, or other technologies.
  • Evaluating and testing prototype technology or unit-under-test (UUT).
    • Includes mechanical mounting to optics benches, motion simulators, or environmental chambers.
    • Involves control room setup, network connections, and lab configuration.
    • Electrical interfacing to power, communications, real-time computers, and KHILS scene projection and injection systems.
  • Documenting the as-built system and interfacing activities.
  • Creating technical documentation (drawings, parts lists, specifications, handling and operating procedures, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD SECRET clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree & 2+ years of experience; 6+ years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineering team and work with civil service or government engineers assigned to the AFRL.
  • Candidate must reside in proximity to customer laboratory and be able to work in office.
  • Candidate must have basic technician skills (use hand tools, power tools, microscopes, align/fit/assemble component parts or fixtures, soldering skills, and ability to read schematics.
  • Desire candidate that can perform maintenance tasks, troubleshoot equipment, repair and upgrade systems/equipment, maintain a safe work environment, and complete routine maintenance tasks.
  • Highly desire candidate with fabricating experience (mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic), mechanical mounting, and electrical interfacing (to power, communications, and real-time computers).
  • Ability to reliably use RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.
  • Familiarity with RF cables/connectors, components (filters, attenuators, etc.), and experience with RF bord layout/assembly/testing/diagnostics.
  • Experience or knowledge of circuit design/testing.
  • Ability to document and account for the results of required testing.

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

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology 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 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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