DoD Hardware Design Evaluation Engineer (Level 2-5) Jobs

Hardware Engineer

We are seeking innovative Hardware Engineers with expertise in system deconstruction and design analysis to join our mission at Redstone Arsenal. In this role, you will disassemble and evaluate complex hardware platforms, uncover design intent, and contribute to next-generation defense solutions. Your work will directly support national security initiatives by ensuring reliability, performance, and innovation in mission-critical systems.

As part of our team, you will:

• Analyze and deconstruct advanced hardware platforms to reveal architecture, performance, and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to transform insights into actionable design improvements.
• Contribute to national defense initiatives by ensuring reliability, security, and innovation in mission-critical systems.
• Push the boundaries of technology in a dynamic environment where curiosity and technical mastery are valued.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts research, design, development, and testing of electrical or mechanical hardware such as computer chips, circuit boards, mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensures reliability, develops technical specifications for production, analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions, and tests hardware conformance to specifications.
• May design new or modify existing products.

Hardware Engineer II (Junior):

• Assist with hardware design projects while working independently on smaller tasks.
• Support PCB layout and schematic capture under guidance.
• Troubleshoot and test components to validate functionality.
• Document findings and contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn advanced design practices.

Hardware Engineer III (Mid-Level):

• Lead moderate hardware projects with minimal supervision.
• Perform system analysis and design evaluations to improve performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards in design and testing.
• Integrate hardware components into larger systems.

Hardware Engineer IV (Senior):

• Oversee complex hardware designs and drive technical innovation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align hardware with system requirements.
• Conduct advanced simulations and performance assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and propose design improvements.
• Guide project execution and mentor mid-level engineers.

Hardware Engineer V (Principal):

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for hardware engineering initiatives.
• Define architecture and long-term design strategies for mission-critical systems.
• Manage risk and ensure reliability across complex platforms.
• Represent engineering expertise in customer and stakeholder discussions.
• Drive innovation by setting standards and mentoring across all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position performed on-site at our Redstone Arsenal location
• US Citizen Required
• Top Secret/SCI (eligible) current and active at the time of application

Hardware Engineer II 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. Hardware Engineer III 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD in related field;

or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Hardware Engineer IV 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Hardware Engineer V 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field;

13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with hardware analysis and system evaluation (e.g., teardown, diagnostics, performance testing).
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills at the component and system level.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements (MIL-STD, IEEE, etc.).

Nice to Have:

• Background in FPGA/ASIC design and verification.
• Familiarity with hardware forensics, teardown, and system diagnostics.
• Prior work with government contracts or defense industry projects.

Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies…