On-Site Hardware & Power Engineer - TS/SCI

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Hardware/Mechanical Power Engineer to support federal mission operations, designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining mission-critical infrastructure. You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot hardware, and produce clear documentation.

The role demands close collaboration across security, network, automation, and field teams in a high-assurance setting. The ideal candidate holds Active TS/SCI clearance, can work on-site in a secure environment in Maryland, and

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related roles.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and support system integration efforts.
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting, validation, or lab/test activities.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a secure operational environment.
• Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Support system design, requirements analysis, and technical solution development
• Integrate and validate hardware, infrastructure, and subsystem components
• Develop or execute test plans, procedures, and technical evaluations
• Troubleshoot technical issues involving systems, hardware, or infrastructure
• Contribute to rack, power, cooling, cabling, and physical integration planning as applicable
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and support artifacts
• Coordinate with security, network, automation, and field teams during implementation
• Recommend improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware engineering

Infrastructure engineering

Requirements analysis

Technical writing

On-site work

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Hardware/Mechanical Power Engineer to support federal mission operations, designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining mission-critical infrastructure. You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot hardware, and produce clear documentation.

The role demands close collaboration across security, network, automation, and field teams in a high-assurance setting. The ideal candidate holds Active TS/SCI clearance, can work on-site in a secure environment in Maryland, and