Principal Hardware Facilities Engineer at SAIC

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware Facilities Engineering, Satellite Ground Systems, IT Equipment Maintenance, Telecom Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Design Review, Equipment Installation, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Failure Mode Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Computer Network Spares Management, Storage Facility Management, Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligibility, Hydraulic Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a facilities and hardware technician to work on our program supporting satellite ground systems for the Space Systems Command (SSC), Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. We maintain a secure operations center with multiple rooms and install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all IT and telecom equipment according to safety regulations, preventative maintenance schedules and existing equipment protocols. The position requires frequent physical activity. Such activities include: ability to reach overhead, squat, and bend at the waist; the ability to lift boxes of 50 lbs. or more; ability to climb up and down stairs throughout the day; ability to stand for 2-4 hours at a time; ability to climb ladders; ability to work under raised floors; ability to tolerate working inside and outside in all seasons. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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%25 travel to Schriever SFB and the greater Colorado Springs area over the course of a year Participate in on-call support, up to 25%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). Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural field or equivalent with 9+ 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 Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures Minimum 4 years of experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches, etc. Demonstrated track record of adhering to tight schedules with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing technical reviews of mechanical engineering designs, assisting with equipment estimates, and executing installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs for facility and IT/telecom equipment within a secure operations center. The role also involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems, conducting failure analysis, and managing computer/network spares inventory.