Hardware Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fayetteville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to guide an integrated ecosystem of simulation hardware and networked training systems for high‑fidelity rehearsals and large‑scale exercises. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee maintenance, and drive hardware modernization aligned with mission requirements.

The role requires experience with distributed systems, DoD collaborations, and enterprise configuration management, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic defense tech

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with dispersed, geographically distributed systems.
• Experience with DoD personnel and enterprise CM.
• Proven ability to diagnose hardware and basic network issues and read diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small hardware engineering team to sustain system readiness and drive modernization.
• Oversee installation, integration, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement of simulation hardware.
• Coordinate deployment of system enhancements across local and distributed environments.
• Develop and enforce hardware configuration management processes and documentation.

Skills

Geographically dispersed systems

Virtualization/thin clients/high‑perf.

Asset management

DoD personnel cooperation

Configuration management

Hardware/network troubleshooting

Travel up to 50%

Bachelor's degree

Security+ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Image Generator (IG) tech (VRSG/Terrain Servers/MACE)

Prototype hardware builds

Hardware validation/testing

Job description

Hardware Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity: As a Lead Hardware Engineer, you will guide and maintain an integrated ecosystem of simulation hardware, modeling components, and networked training systems that support high‑fidelity rehearsals and large‑scale exercises military units. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for sustaining system readiness, advancing architectural improvements, and driving innovation across the simulation hardware stack. You’ll oversee Tier 1-3 troubleshooting, manage lifecycle replacement and hardware upgrades, direct installation and integration of new simulation hardware, and coordinate deployment of system enhancements. Your leadership will ensure that all training systems, including local and distributed, remain reliable and aligned with evolving mission requirements. In this role, you’ll support live, virtual, and constructive training environments, develop and enforce hardware configuration management processes, maintain geographically dispersed systems during complex training events. You’ll identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and contribute technical expertise to new simulator builds, prototype efforts, and hardware‑focused modernization initiatives. You will lead a small team of hardware engineers requiring communication, a strong troubleshooting mindset, adaptability, and a proactive approach to technical challenges. This role offers substantial growth potential and provides opportunities to influence the future of simulation hardware solutions. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience supporting geographically dispersed systems
• Experience with virtualization, thin clients, or high‑performance workstation builds
• Experience with asset management
• Experience working directly with DoD operational personnel
• Knowledge of enterprise configuration management, hardware baselining, and lifecycle replacement processes
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and basic network issues and read, interpret, and develop technical diagrams, wiring schematics, and rack‑mount standards
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Image Generator (IG) technologies such as VRSG, Terrain Servers, or MACE
• Experience in prototype hardware builds, custom workstation assembly, or modernization initiatives
• Experience conducting hardware validation, regression testing, or release acceptance for new builds
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and enforce engineering discipline across documentation, troubleshooting, and planning

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

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