Hardware Engineer

Athenix Solutions Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Annapolis, Maryland is looking for a Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of complex computing systems. The position involves system hardware architectural design, integrating various components, and performing network engineering. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, active TS/SCI clearance, and appropriate level of experience ranging from entry-level with a degree to senior level with extensive experience. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Entry Level: Bachelor's degree and minimal experience or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Mid Level: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform system hardware architectural design based on customer requirements.
• Integrate various system components and perform network systems engineering.
• Create complex network core cabling integration and infrastructure.

Skills

System hardware architectural design

Network systems engineering

Integration of Cisco, HP, Dell, IBM

Quality assurance

Drawing Configuration Management

Technical specification research

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Description

Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Hardware Engineer for a variety of roles to supporting the design and development of complex computing systems in the defense of our nation.

Do you have skills and experience in some of the following areas?

• Performing end to end system hardware architectural design for specific functions based on customer requirements, i.e. power space and cooling, system functionality, etc.
• Integrating various system components, servers, network switches, GPS and timing devices, digitizers, network storage devices, etc.
• Performing end-to-end network systems engineering, working with vendors and identify new requirements to achieve mission needs.
• Performing higher level network design with Cisco and create Power Space and Cooling (PSC), Build of Material (BOM), Baseline Exception Requirements (BER) and other documents required to procure equipment.
• Creating and designing complex network core cabling integration and infrastructure cabling between racks.
• Providing new configurations and changes to drafter and assure all cabling drawing packages are 100% accurate.
• Integrating Cisco, HP, Dell, IBM, and many other vendors of equipment.
• Performing quality assurance on all systems procurement to make sure they pass build standards.
• Performing in-house Drawing Configuration Management. All 2D drawing tasks performed using either ACAD or Visio. All 3D
• Create/maintaining Level II drawings and facility layouts.
• Confirming drawing package accuracy.
• Researching new technologies and get technical specifications
• Tracking status to organize documentation deliveries.
• Providing drawing packages to appropriate repositories
• Creating custom fabrication component drawings for vendor bid submittals.
• Creating automation process for tracking components associated with Floor Plans, Rack Elevations & Cable databases.
• Providing and receiving technical specifications to/from vendors that we go through
• Receiving and reviewing quotes from vendors and resellers
• Creating rack elevations and build documents for vendors
• Updating build cable run lists documents and upload for team usage
• Creating and providing Cable BOM’s for manufactures and vendors, review quotes for accuracy

If so, we have an exciting job waiting for you!

Requirements

• Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph?is required
• Education: Positions available no matter where you are in your career!
• Entry Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and no or minimal experience (Note: even without a degree experience can qualify you for this level with 4 years of relevant experience)
• Basic Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience
• Mid Level – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 8 years of relevant experience
• Senior Level - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience

Note:

A Master’s degree in an engineering or related field, can be used to substitute for 4 years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.