Hardware Engineer

Qualis Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Educational, professional development,

Job summary

Qualis LLC is seeking a full-time Hardware Engineer to contribute to Space Domain and Missile Warning radar projects in Colorado Springs, CO. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge radar hardware solutions and rapid, high-value results.

You will work in a hybrid development setting, balancing traditional waterfall practices with Agile feedback loops to bring designs into production while addressing obsolescence and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 2 years of experience with MS Degree.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with government customers including the USAF and USSF.
• Understanding of Military and Industrial standards governing hardware design and related processes.
• Familiar with product lifecycle and applying technical standards to solve problems.
• Experience with design, integration, and transitioning products from development to production, and obsolescence management.
• Experience creating Trade Studies and analyzing technical data.
• Experience deploying hardware-based products to operational USAF/USSF sites is a plus.
• Experience with Ground Based radars (EG and UEWR systems) is a plus.
• Current DoD Secret clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Hardware Engineer will work within a multi-discipline team addressing customer needs for SDA and MW radars.
• Provide program support in a hybrid development environment balancing waterfall and agile practices.
• Communicate effectively, work independently, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Assist in transitioning hardware from development to production and managing obsolescence.

Skills

Teamwork and communication

Independent work

Hybrid development adaptability

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (MS)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Multimeters

Function Generators

Job description

Description

Qualis LLC is looking for a full-time Hardware Engineer to work in the Space Domain (SDA) and Missile Warning (MW) mission areas. This position will be filled in Colorado Springs, CO. Our team is dedicated to advancing the SDA and MW missions through focused and innovative research and engineering. We are on the cutting edge of Deep Space surveillance radar technology and radar hardware solutions to enhance mission capabilities.

We focus on delivering rapid, high-value solutions to our customers by recruiting, growing, and mentoring top technical talent. We are motivated technical staff who are interested in working independently, collaboratively, and performing high-impact work from day one. Our engineers are willing and expected to dive deep into developing solutions to the most challenging technical problems.

Responsibilities

The Hardware Engineer will work within a multi-discipline team of engineers providing engineering support that addresses our customers' needs implementing current technology in SDA and MW radars.

The Hardware Engineer provides program support by bringing knowledge and skills to a hybrid development environment where waterfall and agile practices are combined to quickly bring feedback during the design, development, and testing of new products.

The Hardware Engineer will be a self-starter who works well both in teams and independently. They will have strong communication skills and robust attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-accountability.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 2 years of experience with MS Degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience working with government customers including the USAF and USSF
• Understanding of Military and Industrial standards governing hardware design, selection, qualification, characteristics, etc.
• Familiar with the product lifecycle and have some experience applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, processes, and techniques to solve problems
• Experience with design, integration, and transitioning products from development to production, and obsolescence management.
• Experience creating Trade Studies and analyzing technical data

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the deployment of hardware-based product(s) to an operational USAF/USSF Site
• Experience working with Ground Based radars, especially Eglin, PARCS or UEWR systems.
• Experience mitigating hardware obsolescence issues
• Experience with electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Multimeters, Function Generators, etc.)
• Experience with root cause analysis
• Current DoD Secret clearance

Qualis LLC has a comprehensive benefits package based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and Life Insurance

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify.