Cable Fabrication Technician II

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Cable Fabrication Technician II for our North Charleston, SC customer site.

Job Duties: (include but are not limited to)

• Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables
• Assemble cables and harnesses to specifications using cable run sheets and/or schematics, including but limited to multi-pin connectors, MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back-shells, RF cables, CAT5/6 cables, and power/ground cables.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and basic electrical testing in accordance with work instructions and customer requirements.
• Utilize and maintain crimp tools, heat guns, and various electrical and mechanical hand tools in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• Able to obtain and maintain IPC/WHMA-A-620 Specialist Certification
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Perform work in compliance with applicable workmanship standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, or formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications.

or

• High school diploma

and

• Two (2) years practical experience to include: Laboratory testing, Manufacturing, or Maintenance or four (4) with a high school diploma.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC) to access government facilities, systems and meet customer requirements

Required Skills:

• Must be able to safely perform all physical demands of the job in a warehouse and production environment, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to 25 pounds unassisted on a regular basis
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and squat for extended periods of time
• Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle materials and components required for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning, and operating hand tools and fabrication equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior cable fabrication experience in a government, defense, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
• Current or previous IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred.
• Experience working with MIL-SPEC connectors and military technical drawings.
• Familiarity with continuity testing equipment, multimeters, megohmmeters, or cable test equipment.
• Experience with fiber optic cable fabrication and testing preferred.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings, bills of material, and wiring diagrams with minimal supervision.

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.