Hardware Engineer - 1

Akina, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm that specializes in hardware engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions, where your expertise will directly impact operational success. You will be responsible for analyzing specifications, preparing engineering plans, and ensuring seamless hardware deployment across various sites. With a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on employee well-being, this organization provides a generous compensation package, including extensive PTO, a robust 401k plan, and comprehensive healthcare coverage. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 days PTO

11 federal holidays

100% vested 401k with 10% company contribution

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Educational assistance

Job-related training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document hardware specifications and system requirements.
• Prepare installation guides and conduct site surveys.
• Train site personnel on hardware usage.

Skills

Hardware Analysis

Network Design

System Requirements Analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Communications Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Bachelor's in Mathematics

Job description

TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design, and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial. Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations. Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices, and various peripheral equipment. Prepare site installation and test reports. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design, including end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.

The Level 1 Hardware Engineer (HE) shall possess the following capabilities:

1. Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions
2. Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components, including servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors
3. Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements
4. Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
5. Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirements
6. Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines
7. Train site personnel in proper use of hardware
8. Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions
9. Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
10. Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site
11. Prepare site installation and test reports; configure computers, communications devices, and peripheral equipment
12. Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range:

$127k-$170k (Annually)*

*The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package including 24 days PTO accrued annually, 11 federal holidays, a 100% vested 401k with a 10% company contribution, and comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents. We also support educational assistance and job-related training. Akina is committed to excellence, innovation, and creating flexible solutions for our clients. We value our employees' needs and aim to attract and retain top talent to support our customers' missions.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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