Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

Athenix Solutions Group is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of complex computing systems in the defense sector.

Responsibilities

• Performing end to end system hardware architectural design for specific functions based on customer requirements, i.e. power space and cooling, system functionality, etc.
• Integrating various system components, servers, network switches, GPS and timing devices, digitizers, network storage devices, etc.
• Performing end-to-end network systems engineering, working with vendors and identifying new requirements to achieve mission needs.
• Performing higher level network design with Cisco and creating Power Space and Cooling (PSC), Build of Material (BOM), Baseline Exception Requirements (BER) and other documents required to procure equipment.
• Creating and designing complex network core cabling integration and infrastructure cabling between racks.
• Providing new configurations and changes to drafter and assure all cabling drawing packages are 100% accurate.
• Integrating Cisco, HP, Dell, IBM, and many other vendors of equipment.
• Performing quality assurance on all systems procurement to ensure they pass build standards.
• Performing in-house Drawing Configuration Management. All 2D drawing tasks performed using either ACAD or Visio. All 3D drawing tasks performed using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Create/maintain Level II drawings and facility layouts.
• Confirming drawing package accuracy.
• Researching new technologies and obtaining technical specifications.
• Tracking status to organize documentation deliveries.
• Providing drawing packages to appropriate repositories.
• Creating custom fabrication component drawings for vendor bid submittals.
• Creating automation processes for tracking components associated with Floor Plans, Rack Elevations & Cable databases.
• Providing and receiving technical specifications to/from vendors that we go through.
• Receiving and reviewing quotes from vendors and resellers.
• Creating rack elevations and build documents for vendors.
• Updating build cable run lists documents and uploading for team usage.
• Creating and providing Cable BOM’s for manufacturers and vendors, reviewing quotes for accuracy.

Requirements

• Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Education: Positions available no matter where you are in your career!
• Entry Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and no or minimal experience (Note: even without a degree experience can qualify you for this level with 4 years of relevant experience)
• Basic Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience
• Mid Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 8 years of relevant experience
• Senior Level - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience
• Note: A Master’s degree in an engineering or related field, can be used to substitute for 4 years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary Description

$89,000 - $175,000