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Hardware Technician

Saic, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Job ID: 2512241 Location:

KIRTLAND AFB, NM, United States Date Posted:

Dec 12, 2025 Category:

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:

Hardware Engr Schedule:

Full-time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

No Minimum Clearance Required:

Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

TS/SCI Potential for Remote Work:

On-Site Benefits:

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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, NM. 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

Conductanalysis 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)

Qualifications Required Skills and Experience:

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

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

Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion.

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