SAIC · 5 hours ago
Computer Hardware Architect
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSAIC is seeking an experienced Computer Hardware Architect to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. The role involves designing and implementing hardware components for command and control solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement the hardware components for command and control solutions which can be deployed to secure facilities and field/remote locations
Work onsite in a classified environment
Work directly with stakeholders in a technical role; lead or participate in planning, technical exchange meetings, and design reviews with customers
Evaluate user requirements and recommend appropriate systems and equipment
Collaborate with other technology teams to design hardware systems and components
Incorporate DoD Cybersecurity and Physical Security policies in the design and sustainment of the command and control solutions
Solve hardware-related problems with the goal of supporting a wide range of technological advancements
Create models and designs of new systems
Produce functional and engineering diagrams, schematics and technical drawings
Troubleshoot processes related to computer hardware functionality
Present and explain designs to managers, clients, and fellow employees
Work in a lab to run tests, analyze the results, and recommend courses of action
Monitor the production and installation of computer hardware systems
Perform validation reviews to ensure that hardware installations meet stakeholder requirements
Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure that computer hardware designs are accurate
Perform verification reviews to ensure that hardware installations are compliant with approved design
Produce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems designed
Plan technical refresh and hardware update of existing systems; recommend timelines for technical refresh
Document work plans and status in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship, and an active TS/SCI, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering or related field
Required meet DoD IAT Level 2 (CompTIA Security + and OS/Computing Environment certification)
5+ years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment
5+ years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer system architectures
Preferred
Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP)
Certified Hardware and Technology Engineer (CHTE)
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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