Hardware Engineer

Overview

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a full‑time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, focusing on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including C‑band, X‑band, Ku‑band, Ka‑band, and Q/V‑band. The role requires up to 15% worldwide travel.

• Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across multiple frequency bands 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/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 skills; 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, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership/mentoring experience: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Physical ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledgeable in RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.