Hardware Engineer
Location: Boulder/Longmont, CO.
Required Clearance: Secret
Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.
U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.
Job Description:
The Hardware Engineer supports the design, development, and integration of all types of IT and RF hardware for a Space Force Satellite Ground system infrastructure, focusing on system-level IT hardware implementation and documentation. Provides engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, including hardware system design, development, integration and deployment. Develops and maintains system documentation for each step in the lifecycle while working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Hardware, Network, Radio Frequency (RF), and systems engineers as well as system administrators and DevOps engineers to deliver fully functional satellite ground systems infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities:
- Designs, generates, and maintains IT infrastructure documentation, including system interconnect documents, cable tables, and installation and test plans.
- Considers power, cooling, and other impacts of integrating new systems, while developing lab and site installation and initial testing procedures.
- Maintains essential documentation including Bills of Materials (BOMs), rack layouts, and system architecture diagrams.
- Works with other teams, and stakeholders to test and troubleshoot data flows across integrated systems.
- Work involves installing, integrating, and testing system-level IT infrastructure including servers, routers, network switches, firewalls, and some specialty ground hardware and RF components, implemented in accordance with installation best practices and established hardware processes.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in system-level IT hardware integration and testing with an understanding of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and space requirements.
- Experience creating and maintaining critical design documentation.
- Must possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required.
Desired Skills:
- Include a strong understanding of IT data center infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, workstations, and servers.
- Experience with system integration projects, documentation development, and the full engineering lifecycle of delivering new IT infrastructure is highly valued. Additionally, experience with RF devices and systems, as well as a foundation in RF principles, is preferred.
Recruiter: Karen Knight
ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.
