Hardware Engineer, Senior

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Orlando, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Maintenance, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Document Change Management, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Hardware Administration, Hardware Components, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Installation, Hardware Specification, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Leadership, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Software, Network System Hardware, Operational Support, Peripheral Hardware, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Status Reports, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical Drawing, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Trade Studies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Orlando, Florida
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview:

The Hardware Engineer provides engineering support for the design, drafting, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex hardware systems and infrastructure. This position supports the creation of hardware designs, technical drawings, installation packages, and system integration solutions for IT hardware environments and other complex technical systems. The Hardware Engineer works with systems engineers, software engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, installers, and program management to ensure hardware solutions are technically sound, properly documented, and effectively integrated into the overall system architecture. The role requires experience in drafting, IT hardware systems design, and integration of complex multi-component systems in support of operational and mission requirements

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and document hardware solutions for complex technical and IT system environments.
  • Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Prepare and maintain hardware drawings, layouts, installation diagrams, rack elevations, interconnect diagrams, and other technical drafting products.
  • Support the design of IT hardware systems, including servers, storage, end-user devices, network hardware, peripheral devices, and supporting infrastructure components.
  • Develop hardware specifications, bills of materials, interface definitions, and installation guidance.
  • Support integration of hardware components into larger system architectures, ensuring compatibility across electrical, mechanical, network, software, and operational interfaces.
  • Coordinate with systems engineering, network engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and operations teams to support end-to-end hardware solutions.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, technical planning, and engineering trade studies.
  • Support hardware assembly, configuration, installation, integration, and test activities.
  • Analyze hardware-related technical issues and support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
  • Ensure hardware designs and installation packages comply with applicable standards, customer requirements, and program constraints.
  • Support technical baseline management, engineering change documentation, and configuration control.
  • Prepare engineering documentation, status reports, and technical recommendations for leadership and customers, as required.
  • Support lifecycle activities including modernization, technology refresh, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment.

THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Secret Clearance
  • Relevant experience in hardware engineering, hardware design, drafting, or systems integration.
  • Experience producing technical drawings, diagrams, and hardware documentation.
  • Experience with IT hardware systems design, including enterprise or mission-focused computing and infrastructure components.
  • Experience integrating complex hardware systems or subsystems in a technical environment.
  • Familiarity with engineering design processes, configuration management, and technical documentation practices.
  • Ability to analyze hardware and integration issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and implementation teams.
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $161,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

About the Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Internet Services
FOUNDED
1975