Aviation Systems Integrator
Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026
Before you apply
- U.S. citizenship required
- Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
- Secret clearance
- An active clearance is required to start.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
- Travel mentioned
- The posting mentions travel; see the description for whether the role travels and how much.
**Description**
SAIC is seeking an **Aviation Systems Integrator** to support the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering, and Integration (S3I) Directorate Aviation System Integration Laboratory (SIL) programs in **Huntsville, Alabama** . This position provides the opportunity to design, integrate, troubleshoot, and sustain high-fidelity aviation system integration laboratories supporting the AH-64D/E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, and UH-60M/V Black Hawk platforms. The successful candidate will work alongside engineers, software developers, technicians, and Government personnel to develop hardware solutions, integrate aircraft systems, and support critical test events that directly contribute to Army Aviation modernization.
**The Aviation Systems Integrator will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:**
+ Design electrical wiring schematics and cable assemblies using engineering best practices.
+ Design, fabricate, install, and troubleshoot wire harnesses, interface cables, and laboratory hardware.
+ Interpret engineering drawings, technical data packages, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs).
+ Support integration of aircraft avionics, simulation hardware, and laboratory equipment.
+ Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, and design packages.
+ Perform system integration, verification, troubleshooting, and functional testing.
+ Support software, hardware, and system-level integration testing.
+ Diagnose and resolve hardware and integration issues across multiple aircraft laboratories.
+ Recommend improvements that increase laboratory capability, reliability, and maintainability.
+ Work independently while managing multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.
+ Communicate effectively with teammates and Government customers.
+ Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn new technologies and responsibilities.
+ Maintain a professional demeanor while representing the program.
+ Support occasional travel or off-site integration activities as required.
**Qualifications**
**Required Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
**Required Clearance:**
+ Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
**Required Skills:**
+ Experience with aviation systems integration laboratories or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environments.
+ Experience supporting DoD aircraft programs.
+ Familiarity with MIL-STD wiring practices.
+ Knowledge of aircraft technical manuals and engineering drawings.
+ Knowledge of avionics data buses such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, CAN, Ethernet, or RS-422/485.
+ Experience with National Instruments PXI or similar laboratory instrumentation.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2617479
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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