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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Hardware Technician

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a facilities and hardware technician to work on their program supporting satellite ground systems for the Space Systems Command. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining IT and telecom equipment while adhering to safety regulations and maintenance schedules.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews of mechanical engineering designs, calculations, analyses, drawings, or specifications to ensure compliance with project objectives or standards

Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs

Perform various duties to install and maintain equipment and systems

Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs

Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments

Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause

Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates

Manage a storage facility with tools and supplies for supporting several ground systems within a classified area

Anticipate about 10% travel to Schriever SFB and the greater Colorado Springs area over the course of a year

Participate in on-call support, up to 25% of time a year. When on call, the individual must be sober and within the Kirtland AFB local area (response time of 60 minutes or less)

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in engineeringIT equipmentFacility operationsInterpersonal skills

Required

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI throughout contract

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architectural field or equivalent with 5 years of experience working with hardware/facilities associated with computer racks and workstations. Professional experience of 4 years may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures

Experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches, etc

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners

Demonstrated track record of adhering to tight schedules with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment