Hardware Technician

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Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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* General Description

CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented mid-level Hardware Technician with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative ITI
2.1 team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the ITI
2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

What You’ll Get To Do

As a Hardware Technician working for the CBP ITI
2.1 program, you will have a fast moving, challenging, and highly rewarding position building systems and components that assist CBP in protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

The candidate will have basic experience in the electronic and / or mechanical assembly process. The candidate will be required to work in an environment where teamwork and individual collaboration is essential to success.

• Construct modular electronic systems utilizing Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and enclosures to protect systems from environmental hazards
• Configure systems using COTS and proprietary software
• Perform testing and troubleshooting
• Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to:
• 3-year check for felony convictions
• 1-year check for illegal drug use
• 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
• 5+ years’ experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• College degree (B.S.) in Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline and 5+ years related experience
• Experience building electronic systems in an enclosure with wires, screws, and electrical components
• Must be available to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Sterling, VA
• Great interpersonal and excellent communication skills

• A basic understanding of computer operating systems and networking.
• Experience in working with cable, wire, and termination technologies.
• CAT-6 Cable creation and testing
• A basic understanding of simple test equipment such as multi-meters and cable testers.
• Interpreting technical documentation.
• Using power tools such as drills, power saws, and other tools.
• Using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, cutters, etc.
• Basic computer skills in installing, configuring, and running operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
• Assembling high level devices using provided instructions
• Following a fast-paced Agile development cycle
• Working under senior hardware engineer’s guidance and in an environment where teamwork and individual collaboration is essential to success.