Engineering Technician IV

Job ID: 2613059

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Engineering Technician

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Improved Data Modem (IDM) Open Systems Remanufacture (OSR) effort in Huntsville, AL. This position will focus on the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electrical cabling to meet the MIL standards and requirements of the IDM OSR in addition to supporting IDM Production including 401 builds, testing, repairs, and logistics/manufacturing tasks. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for but not limited to the following tasks:

• Work with electrical engineer to design electrical cabling solutions to meet MIL standards and requirements specific to the IDM OSR.
• Work with electrical engineers to fabricate and assemble custom electrical cabling as per design specifications, focusing on high-quality workmanship and adherence to industry/MIL standards.
• Assist with document cable designs, assembly processes, testing results, and modifications accurately for reference and future builds.
• Provide detailed reports on test results, modifications, repairs, or any compliance deviations.
• Conduct detailed tests on electrical cabling and IDM systems to ensure compliance with MIL standards and specific OSR requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in cabling and electrical systems; develop and implement repair or improvement solutions.
• Ensure cables and systems can withstand environmental stressors such as temperature, vibration, and humidity as required to meet Hardware Qualification.
• Modify designs and existing IDM cabling as needed to meet evolving requirements.
• Conduct rework or repairs on IDM systems, ensuring components meet required operational standards.
• Support the updating of legacy IDM systems through the integration of modern, open systems enhancements.
• Assist Production team with IDM 401 builds as needed and with manufacturing processes related to IDM units, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Assist with managing and tracking materials needed for cabling, testing, and production processes.
• Assist with logistics tasks related to packaging and shipping completed IDM units or returned items for repairs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Associate's degree and six (6) years' experience; High School and eight (8) years of related experience with relevant certification.
  
  

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to Obtain and maintain an active Secret; ship required.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Experience in fabrication with assemblies, repairs, and modifications.
• Expertise with cabling.
  
  

Required Certifications:

• IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Certification.
  
  

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 .