Hardware Engineer; HE Level 0-1 Security Clearance

Position: Hardware Engineer (HE) Level 0-1 with Security Clearance
Title Hardware Engineer (HE) Level 0-1 Location Fort Meade Description Position is contingent upon contract award. Markesman Group is seeking Hardware Engineer (HE) candidates to join our team. The HE provides hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues. They procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. The HE provides hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial.

They deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). They prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Prepares engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. The HE organizes and directs hardware installations. They'll configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices and various peripheral equipment. They prepare site installation and test reports.

The HE ensures that problems have been properly identified, and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements. They prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. They provide specific input to the hardware components of system design to include end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors. Capabilities Level 0 Capabilities:
* Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions
* Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors
* Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements
* Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
* Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
* Integrate new P&R tools, P&R tool updates, and ASIC or FPGA design libraries into Government's computer aided design environment, documents the use of those tools and libraries, and assist other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design tasks

Level 1 Capabilities:
* Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions
* Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors
* Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements
* Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
* Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and site unique requirements
* Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines
* Train site personnel in proper use of hardware
* Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions
* Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
* Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site
* Prepare site installation and test reports
* Configure computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment
* Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides Qualifications Level 0

Qualifications:

Must possess a TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly clearance No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Level 1

Qualifications:

Must possess a TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly clearance Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

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