Assembler/Break-Fix Technician

Assembler/Break-Fix Technician

Job ID: 2617513

Location: Sterling, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Technical Svcs

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Assembler/Break Fix Technician to join our team in Sterling, VA to begin an exciting and challenging career with SAIC.

This individual will be responsible for fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of components according to specifications with the highest level of quality. They will have to adjust to shifting priorities as demand shifts between production, and maintenance and repair. They will offer internal support, utilizing their expertise in cutting-edge software, hardware, network infrastructure, and/or information technology to troubleshoot intricate user/system issues. Maintaining up-to-date technical proficiency in their field, they will meticulously document problems and their resolutions. They will analyze and report findings in support of data analysis to identify problems, improvements, and trends. Collaboration with development teams will be essential in determining effective problem-solving and mitigation strategies.

Additionally, they will offer technical guidance for site-related endeavors, encompassing installation, deployment, and operational aspects of client systems. Their duties will include consulting on field reports and LIVE deployments and installations in the field.

Responsibilities for the Assembler/Break Fix Technician Include:

• Mounting provided components to pre-drilled panels including but not limited to PC104 Single Board Computer, I/O paddleboard, Power Supply, Ethernet Hub and terminal blocks on din rail.
• Install factory-built cables between components as well as cut, strip and install hookup wire between some components.
• Install standard AC power plug on power supply.
• Drill out polycarbonate enclosure using template and install waterproof fittings and install duplex outlet in the bottom of the enclosure.
• Label enclosure per documentation as well as panel.
• Package controllers in boxes and label for shipment.
• Assist with the palletization of boxes.
• Use duplicator to duplicate hard drives.
• Remove hard drives from micro-sized computers for reimaging and reinstall.
• Configure BIOS settings on Microcomputer (is this a proper noun or a generalization… 'Configure BIOS settings on a micro-computer' BIOS should be in all caps because it stands for Basic Input/Output System).
• Configure RFID readers.
• Perform maintenance to ensure compliance with current build standards.
• Perform initial inspection and root cause analysis for non-compliant equipment.
• Participate in data gathering in support of analytics.
• Report findings in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of AC & DC fundamentals.
• Prior assembly experience or an electrical/electronics background is essential.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and some basic power tools for specified tasks.
• Ability to stand on their feet for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to consistently follow directions to complete assembly or configuration tasks.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of soldering.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux.
• Basic networking fundamentals.
• Experience with COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) electronics.
• 2+ years of experience.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor''s degree. Will consider candidates with additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.

BI (Background Investigation) Requirement

• Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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