Shelter Engineer (AHT)

About the role

Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on field work in support of deployed hardware systems, including installation, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to design, assemble, modify, and repair structural and mechanical components (racks, mounts, enclosures, cabling, supports) for mission hardware.
• Lead and support construction-related activities such as site layout, infrastructure walkdowns, equipment placement, cable routing, and coordination with general contractors and facilities teams.
• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings, construction plans, wiring diagrams, and installation work instructions to execute hardware build and installation tasks.
• Develop, review, and maintain installation procedures, bill of materials, and hardware configuration documentation for fielded systems.
• Conduct system-level and component-level hardware integration and checkout, including functional tests, environmental/fit checks, and verification of mechanical interfaces.
• Support site surveys and pre-installation assessments to determine structural, mechanical, and environmental requirements for new or upgraded installations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical and hardware issues encountered during construction, installation, or operations.
• Cook up and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (systems, RF, networking, facilities, logistics) to ensure hardware solutions meet performance, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Support Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposal efforts for hardware and construction work scopes, including estimating labor, materials, and travel.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical updates, status reports, and risk/issue documentation to program management and customers.
• Ensure all field and construction activities are conducted in compliance with safety standards, site requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline and 2 years of professional experience.
• Or, Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, fasteners, structural supports, and hardware integration.
• Experience performing field installations and hardware integration at operational sites (e.g., data centers, ground stations, industrial facilities, or construction sites).
• Experience working from mechanical drawings, construction plans, and wiring diagrams, and updating redlines/as-built documentation.
• Experience coordinating or executing construction-related tasks, such as equipment mounting, infrastructure installation, and cable routing in building or shelter environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (including remote, austere, or secure locations) for extended periods, in support of installation, test, and maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and hardware issues in the field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to interface with customers, site personnel, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• United States Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Extensive experience performing field work for complex hardware systems in operational or construction environments (e.g., SATCOM ground stations, radar sites, secure facilities).
• Experience with construction and facilities coordination, including working with general contractors, site managers, and safety officers to plan and execute installations.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical and structural standards, hardware mounting practices, and environmental considerations (shock/vibration, thermal, weather protection).
• Familiarity with tools and equipment commonly used in field and construction settings (e.g., torque tools, lifts, test stands, alignment tools) and associated safety practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining Basis of Estimates for hardware integration and construction activities.
• Familiarity with MBSE (SysML) and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) for tracing hardware and installation requirements.
• Experience working in or around secure facilities and understanding of physical security, site access, and operational constraints.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with uncertain or incomplete information while driving tasks to closure in the field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical, field-ready solutions.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and to lead small field installation teams when required.

Pay

Annual salary range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Schedule

No