Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and configure infrastructure solutions to complex mission-critical engineering problems in support of U.S. Navy programs
• Evaluate systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable government security specifications
• Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses across hardware and infrastructure environments
• Create system security documentation and support system accreditation, certification evaluation, and test activities
• Generate and support technical engineering products throughout the full system development lifecycle
• Contribute to the engineering framework used across multiple products and systems to shape future capabilities
• Test and troubleshoot infrastructure solutions in a controlled lab environment
• Create comprehensive documentation to support a rigorous and compliant engineering process
• Identify and apply AI-driven opportunities for continuous improvement and operational innovation
• Collaborate daily with an agile team to problem-solve and ensure commitments to the U.S. Navy mission are met

Mandatory Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required — ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience — OR Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Strong knowledge of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative problem-solving ability with capacity to quickly grasp and apply new information
• Strong collaborative skills with experience thriving in agile, team-driven engineering environments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and peers
• Awareness of AI application opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience supporting federal defense or U.S. Navy programs
• Familiarity with DoD security accreditation and certification processes
• Experience working in lab-based hardware testing and validation environments
• Background in mission-critical or operational technology infrastructure