Hardware Engineer 1

Nightwing Sa (Pty) Ltd - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

About the position

The Hardware Engineer 1 position at Nightwing involves applying hardware engineering expertise to analyze and resolve complex hardware systems and design issues. The role includes responsibilities such as hardware procurement, acceptance testing, maintenance support, and deployment of hardware both domestically and internationally. The engineer will prepare specifications, conduct site surveys, and ensure that hardware installations meet user requirements while also providing recommendations on emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions.
• Procure and perform acceptance testing on hardware equipment.
• Provide preventative and remedial hardware maintenance support.
• Deploy, install, and implement hardware both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Prepare specifications for hardware based on system requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare engineering plans.
• Organize and direct hardware installations.
• Configure and document configurations of computer and networking devices.
• Prepare site installation and test reports.
• Identify problems and ensure solutions meet user requirements.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on hardware technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years experience analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or similar degree.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cybersecurity and intelligence support services.
• Familiarity with hardware design and architecture.
• Knowledge of network design and technical hardware issues.

Benefits

• Parental leave (including paternal leave)
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and holidays