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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Athenix Solutions Group, LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Microsoft Visio, Network Planning and Design, Systems Integration, Network Switches, Network Storage, Computerised Systems, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E321185488274017A80618DC461FD674/job/ ## About the Role * Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph?is required * Education: Positions available no matter where you are in your career! * Entry Level - Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, and no or minimal experience (Note: even without a degree experience can qualify you for this level with 4 years of relevant experience) * Basic Level - Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience * Mid Level - Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, and 8 years of relevant experience * Senior Level - Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience Note: A Master's degree in an engineering or related field, can be used to substitute for 4 years of experience. ## Description Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Hardware Engineer for a variety of roles to supporting the design and development of complex computing systems in the defense of our nation., * Performing end to end system hardware architectural design for specific functions based on customer requirements, i.e. power space and cooling, system functionality, etc. * Integrating various system components, servers, network switches, GPS and timing devices, digitizers, network storage devices, etc. * Performing end-to-end network systems engineering, working with vendors and identify new requirements to achieve mission needs. * Performing higher level network design with Cisco and create Power Space and Cooling (PSC), Build of Material (BOM), Baseline Exception Requirements (BER) and other documents required to procure equipment. * Creating and designing complex network core cabling integration and infrastructure cabling between racks. * Providing new configurations and changes to drafter and assure all cabling drawing packages are 100% accurate. * Integrating Cisco, HP, Dell, IBM, and many other vendors of equipment. * Performing quality assurance on all systems procurement to make sure they pass build standards. * Performing in-house Drawing Configuration Management. 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