Hardware Engineer Security Clearance

This is a full‑time position requiring a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB Incorporated is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will design, install, and test RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components operating in the C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, and Q/V bands, accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.

Travel up to 15% worldwide may be required.

• Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety and maintenance procedures.
• Use Keysight PNA‑X, Field Fox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
• Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages.
• Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
• Travel up to 15% worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, Field Fox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
• Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, and implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledge of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.

• Full‑time position requiring TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.
• Experience with SATCOM component design, installation, and testing across multiple frequency bands.
• Proficiency with Keysight equipment and RF measurement tools.
• Strong engineering documentation skills (AutoCAD/Visio, schematics, plans).
• Excellent communication and teamwork ability.
• Leadership/mentoring experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15% worldwide and work in remote environments.
• Mechanical ability to climb antennas, rack hardware, and conduct site surveys.