Hardware Engineer

Jobot; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a detail-oriented Hardware Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to support hardware documentation, CAD development, and configuration management for mission-critical systems. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate drawings and robust documentation across complex infrastructures.

The role emphasizes CAD expertise, documentation control, and prototyping support in a highly regulated environment, with standard Monday–Friday onsite hours and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years with AutoCAD, Excel, Word, ECNs/ECRs and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify CAD drawings (system drawings, rack elevations, cabling diagrams).
• Develop drawing packages from system docs, inputs, parts lists and vendor docs.
• Maintain drawing standards and formats for program release.
• Develop high-level diagrams illustrating subsystem connectivity.
• Maintain communication and infrastructure diagrams and cable-source drawings.
• Manage revisions and BOM updates via ECNs/ECRs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

ECNs/ECRs

Visio

Tools

Visio

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Engineer to support hardware engineering, system documentation, CAD development, and configuration management activities within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. This role will support hardware design, documentation control, engineering change management, and prototyping efforts related to complex communication and infrastructure systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD experience, configuration management knowledge, and the ability to support engineering teams through all phases of hardware documentation and system maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

CAD & Documentation Management

• Create and modify complex CAD drawings, including:
  • System drawings
  • Rack elevations
  • Cabling/interconnect diagrams
  • Equipment-to-equipment connectivity diagrams
• Develop drawing packages based on:
  • System-level documentation
  • Engineering inputs
  • Parts lists
  • Vendor documentation
• Prepare and maintain drawing standards and formats for program release
• Develop high-level functional diagrams illustrating subsystem connectivity
• Maintain and update communication and infrastructure diagrams
• Generate Cable Source drawings and related purchasing documentation

Cable Marking Specifications (CMS)

• Develop and maintain detailed Cable Marking Specification spreadsheets, including:
  • Wire numbers
  • Part numbers
  • To/From destinations
  • Cable and connector identifiers
  • Marker label information

Engineering Change & Configuration Management

• Manage and generate revisions to engineering drawings and documentation
• Execute and release Bill of Material (BOM) updates
• Support formal design and configuration management processes, including:
  • Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
  • Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)

Design & Prototyping Support

• Assist with hardware design and prototyping efforts involving:
  • Racks
  • Workstations
  • Supporting infrastructure
• Support product selection, verification, and hardware integration activities

Team Support

• Provide additional technical and documentation support to engineering and maintenance teams as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-3+ years of experience with:
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Configuration management and engineering change processes (ECNs/ECRs)
  • Technical drawing tools such as Visio
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage engineering documentation in a structured environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Experience with:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring
  • BOM management
  • Hardware documentation processes
• Experience supporting highly regulated or mission-critical environments preferred

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Standard schedule:
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on project demands
• Primarily onsite in Gaithersburg, MD with occasional travel to operational facilities

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work within Federal Government-related environments and programs preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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