Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer

Job ID: 2615461

Location: Santa Maria, CA, United States

Date Posted: Aug 11, 2026

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: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

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 e

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of experience; master's degree and seven (7) years or more of Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Must have a Secret Clearance

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 aware

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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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