Computer Hardware Engineer
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Job description
Designing and developing computer hardware components, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and contract requirements
- Conducting comprehensive testing and evaluation of hardware systems to diagnose performance issues and validate design integrity
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware solutions seamlessly within larger system architectures
- Implementing corrective actions and iterative improvements based on rigorous performance analysis and feedback from testing protocols
- Maintaining detailed documentation of design processes, test procedures, and system modifications to ensure traceability and compliance
- Training employees, identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures and orders and replaces parts as needed
Requirements
- 10 plus years experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer or computer-related equipment associated with communication systems, networks, or technologies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and optimize computer hardware systems, including circuit board layout and component selection
- Proficiency in diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve hardware failures in high-performance computing systems
- Experienced in executing hardware integration, verification, and validation protocols in strict compliance with contract specifications and industry standards
- Possess an active DoD secret security clearance
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with advanced CAD and simulation software tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics) to support intricate hardware design and evaluation
- Experience with thermal analysis and electromagnetic interference mitigation strategies to enhance system reliability
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage design projects effectively, fostering a collaborative engineering environment
- Knowledge of emerging semiconductor technologies and embedded systems integration to drive innovative hardware solutions
Clearance Information
Benefits & conditions
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.