OSC Hardware Integrator

Company: DCS Corp
Location: Ridgecrest
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary Range: $71,310 - $96,500 Support the Organic Software Center (OSC) Team in providing integration and sustainment support across multiple domains in support of our F-35 Integrated Product Team (IPT) customer. Essential Job Functions: Provide technical assistance to support the Organic Software Center in support of all requirements and capabilities including hardware and software, inventory, assembly, lab support and validation. Perform work of a specialized nature which demonstrates a high level of technical depth and recognized attainment. Work at this level requires extended technical experience and development which has resulted in an intimate grasp of a specialized and complex area of work. Guidelines are sometimes nonexistent, and the procedures and methodology may be originated by the incumbent. Priority and other factors create a need for critical judgment in making compromises to satisfy overall requirements and deadlines. While utilizing agile practices, will provide for the integration planning of laboratory hardware & software, engineering development and maintenance/sustainment of the Organic Software Center. This includes providing technical support while identifying facility infrastructure requirements for lab modernization in support of F-35 IPT goals. Support will consist of planning, prioritizing, and executing all project management functions in coordinating personnel to upgrade/enhance laboratory capability with the integration of new tools, equipment and/or systems. Coordinate with the OSC Lead, facilities representatives, and interface with OEM to ensure specifications and requirements are identified and understood to support installs. Provide technical reporting to the OSC Lead on status of projects and tasking. Manage lab engineering deficiencies that are identified and will develop a process for adjudicating and prioritizing deficiencies for correction. Provide sustainment activities in support of operational use during software development of F-35 capabilities. Work closely with engineering and software development teams, security personnel, and IT personnel and therefore is expected to independently carry out work assignments that require planning, organization, and schedule execution. Create and review analytical reports for test/laboratory events. Record discovered limitations, issues, and solutions. Prepare and/or contribute to presentations on program status, accomplishments, problem identification, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives. Required Skills Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. An Associates degree with 10 plus years of relevant engineering experience or a Bachelors degree with 8 plus years of relevant engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Effective communication skills. Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs. Practical experience with F-35 avionics systems functionality. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment. Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word). Desired Skills: Top Secret Clearance. Bachelors degree in associated technical field.

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