Hardware Maintenance Engineer

Hardware Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Aurora, CO

Clearance Required:

Top Secret/SCI

Schedule:

24/7 rotating support

About the Role:

We are seeking a Hardware Maintenance Engineer to provide real-time operational support for mission-critical communication and computing systems. In this role, you'll ensure high availability, redundancy, and rapid recovery of Ground Communication Network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform 24/7 real-time support for mission and support systems at operational sites.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, including emergency repairs, on communication and computing equipment.
• Ensure redundant and reliable data and communication paths to sustain system operations.
• Operate and manage a Support Center, offering oversight of inter-site networks and telecommunications systems.
• Support operational crews with hardware configuration, offering guidance and recommendations for optimized system performance.

Requirements Desired

Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of hardware, networking, communication systems, and antenna infrastructure.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot system alarms, anomalies, and faults, recommending and implementing fixes.
• Familiarity with network/system monitoring tools (e.g., Network Node Manager, HP Open View).
• Experience using diagnostic equipment (e.g., Fluke meters, BERTs, cable analyzers, sniffers) and standard tools.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Proven ability to follow SOPs, checklists, and maintenance protocols.
• Skilled at coordinating real-time troubleshooting across internal teams and external partners.
• COMSEC experience preferred.

This is a critical support role in a fast-paced, high-security environment. If you're driven by mission impact and thrive on hardware reliability and infrastructure integrity—we want to hear from you.