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). Prepares specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepares 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 that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design to include end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.
Required Skills:The Level 1 Hardware Engineer (HE) shall possess the following capabilities:
- Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.
- Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors.
- Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements.
- Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configurations and site-unique requirements.
- Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines.
- Train site personnel in proper use of hardware.
- Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions.
- Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
- Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site.
- Prepare site installation and test reports.
Seven (7) years of experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. Bachelor's degree in Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or 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.
Skills Required
- Seven (7) years of experience as a Hardware Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline (or 5 additional years of hardware engineering experience in lieu of degree)
- TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions
- Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to design hardware components including servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and specialized processors
- Perform and document acceptance testing, prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configurations and site-unique requirements
- Develop hardware installation schedules based on setup, integration, and test timelines; organize and direct installations
- Prepare engineering plans, site Technical Design Packages, drawings documenting as-built configurations, and site installation and test reports
- Train site personnel in proper use of hardware and ensure operational problems are identified and resolved to satisfy user requirements
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Healthcare Strength — Health plans cover a significant share of premiums and, on select plans, deductibles are fully covered; income protection is employer-paid through short- and long-term disability, life, and personal accident insurance. HSA options and flexible spending accounts further support managing out-of-pocket costs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness program provides cash distributions in paychecks to offset costs for physical fitness, diet, and mental health. Regular employee events and an emphasized wellness/gym benefit reinforce a lifestyle-oriented package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting underscores a commitment to long-term financial security. This structure supports employees in building retirement savings without waiting periods.
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