Senior Hardware Engineer

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Flexible vacation policy

Full-time conversion benefits

Job summary

Senior Hardware Integration Engineer position in Cranberry Township, PA (Pittsburgh Area) is 100% onsite. You will join a collaborative team to design and integrate complex hardware for government and critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

The role blends electrical design, AutoCAD, industrial controls, and hardware integration while coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical fundamentals and low‑voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop electrical and mechanical system layouts.
• Design industrial control panels including low‑voltage power supplies, terminal blocks, and network switches.
• Create and manage project design documentation from concept through as‑built drawings.
• Support system staging, testing, troubleshooting, and FAT.
• Oversee technicians during panel assembly and system integration activities.
• Coordinate with fabrication vendors and inspect completed panel builds.
• Travel periodically to customer sites for surveys, inspections, installation support, and testing.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Industrial controls

Hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Cranberry Township, PA (Pittsburgh Area) (100% Onsite)

Travel: Up to 25% (U.S. and Canada, with potential international travel)

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required due to government contract requirements.

Join a Stable Engineering Team Supporting Mission-Critical Infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Integration Engineer to join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for designing and integrating complex hardware, control panel, and security systems for government and critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

This is a hands‑on engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys combining electrical design, AutoCAD, industrial controls, and hardware systems integration while working directly with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams.

The position is open due to an internal promotion, reflecting the organization's strong commitment to employee growth and long‑term career development.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD
• Develop electrical and mechanical system layouts
• Design industrial control panels including:
• Low‑voltage power supplies
• Terminal blocks
• Network switches
• Create and manage project design documentation from concept through as‑built drawings
• Support system staging, testing, troubleshooting, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Oversee technicians during panel assembly and system integration activities
• Coordinate with fabrication vendors and inspect completed panel builds
• Design hardware infrastructure layouts involving:
• Servers
• IT racks
• Workstations
• Network switches
• Hardware interconnections
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project planning activities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle
• Travel periodically to customer sites for surveys, inspections, installation support, and testing

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

5+ years of engineering experience

Knowledge of:

• Electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Low‑voltage systems
• Servers, switches, workstations, and hardware infrastructure
• System integration and engineering documentation

Preferred Experience

• Access Control Systems
• Video Management Systems (VMS)
• Security Camera Layout & Field-of-View Design
• OT (Operational Technology) Environments
• Rail or Transit Systems
• Mission-Critical Infrastructure
• Nuclear Industry Experience
• EIT Certification or FE Exam Completion

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome candidates from roles such as:

• Hardware Integration Engineer
• Systems Integration Engineer
• Electrical Design Engineer
• Electrical Systems Engineer
• Hardware Systems Engineer
• Control Panel Design Engineer
• Security Systems Engineer
• Based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• 100% onsite when not traveling.
• Flexible work schedule with core daytime hours.
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with multiple long‑term projects simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits Upon Conversion:

• Pay Rate: $45 to $60 Hourly
• Target salary range: $105,000 to $125,000
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Flexible vacation policy
• Additional company benefits available upon full‑time conversion

Interview Process:

• Virtual interview with the Hiring Manager
• Onsite panel interview at the Cranberry facility
• Final discussion with HR and/or senior leadership

What We’re Looking For:

Candidates with experience at organizations such as Hitachi Rail, Westinghouse, industrial controls manufacturers, systems integrators, or critical infrastructure providers are especially encouraged to apply.