Hardware Engineer 1-903

Required to be considered for this position: an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance (US citizenship required).

About the role

Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design, and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial. Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages.
• Organize and direct hardware installations.
• Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices, and various peripheral equipment.
• Prepare site installation and test reports.
• Ensure problems have been properly identified and solutions satisfy user requirements.
• Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies.
• Provide input to hardware components of system design, including end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.
• Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document practical designs for hardware components.
• Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirements.
• Develop hardware installation schedules based on set-up, integration, and test timelines.
• Train site personnel in proper use of hardware.
• Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site.
• Configure computers, communications devices, and peripheral equipment.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience as a Hardware Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year, depending on work location, role specifics, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more.
• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks:
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee referral programs.
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Technology allowance.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.