CAD Designer / Hardware Engineer

Serco; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a CAD Designer / Hardware Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The role involves designing IT systems, producing CAD drawings, and troubleshooting complex systems. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. The position may require some travel for installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience or 9 years relevant experience without a degree.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for installations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy rack-based IT systems and operator consoles.
• Produce Level 2 CAD drawings and provide mechanical design.
• Support remote system installations with 10-20% travel.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Mechanical assembly experience

Basic knowledge of networking

Basic knowledge of electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Tools

Visio

Job description

Position Description

Serco is seeking a CAD Designer / Hardware Engineer to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and customer approval.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and deploy rack-based IT systems, operator consoles, and simulated/emulated equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot lab IT equipment to support development infrastructure.
• Produce Level 2 CAD drawings of newly designed and deployed systems.
• Provide mechanical design for rack-based systems to ensure safety, stability, ease of repair, reliability, and durability.
• Develop CAD rack design and interconnect diagrams.
• Fabricate and install system interconnect cabling for communications, video, power, fiber, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.
• Support remote system installations of equipment to support training systems (10-20% travel).

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Mechanical assembly experience, including the use of basic hand tools to fabricate IT racks, custom consoles, and support onsite system installations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to support equipment installations.
• Basic knowledge of interfaces and networking mediums including Ethernet (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT7, fiber, SFP) and serial cabling.
• Ability to decipher and install complex IT systems from a system line drawing.
• Basic knowledge of electronics related to computer wiring and assembly.
• Ability to support on-site installations at trainer sites (10-20%).
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Visio to support system designs.
• Experience with Naval Systems, particularly submarine systems.

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.