Hardware Design / CAD Engineer

Serco North America; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense support is seeking a Hardware Design / Computer Assistant Design (CAD) Engineer to impact military safety. This role involves hardware design, documentation preparation using CAD, and system troubleshooting at their Newport, RI location, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering with 5 years of experience.
• Must have a DoD Secret Security clearance.
• Ability to travel for training site installations (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy rack-based IT systems.
• Produce Level 2 CAD drawings for new systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Solid Works

Basic knowledge of electronics

Basic knowledge of interfaces and networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description

Serco is looking for a Hardware Design / Computer Assistant Design (CAD) Engineer at a place you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Middletown, RI location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your Secret clearance.

Serco supports the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) building and deploying high-fidelity submarine simulation, training and analysis products for the US Navy. We are looking for a Mechanical/Hardware Engineer with CAD experience to join our hardware team to develop supporting documentation for these builds and deployments.

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.
• Develop Solid Works floor plans for trainer site layouts.
• Fabricate and install system interconnect cabling for communications, video, power, fiber, audio, networking and serial interfaces.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.
• Assist remote system installations of equipment to support training systems.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) or engineering discipline with a minimum of 5-years of Hardware and CAD related experience, or master's degree in IT or engineering discipline with 3 years of Hardware and CAD related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Mechanical Assembly – Use of basic hand tools to fabricate IT racks, custom consoles and onsite system installation.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs to support equipment installations.
• Basic knowledge of interfaces and networking mediums including but not limited to Ethernet 1G/10/25G wiring (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT7, fiber, SFP) and serial cabling.
• Ability to decipher and install complex IT system from a system line drawing.
• Basic knowledge of electronics pertaining to computer wiring and assembly.
• Ability to travel support on-site installations at trainer sites (up to 25% of the time).
• Must have a DoD Secret Security clearance.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline
• Proficient in Visio to support system designs
• Experience with Naval Systems, particularly submarine systems
• Knowledgeable of the Linux and Windows Operating

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $85,032-$141,720; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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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.