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# Hardware Engineer Levels 01

- **Company:** BTS Software Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Hard Disk Drives, Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Networking Hardware, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Storage Devices, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9135971/hardware-engineer-levels-01

## About the Role

* Level 0- No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * Level 1- Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science,

Relevant Experience

## Description

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Hardware Engineer to analyze complex hardware systems in support of customer operations., Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial. Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Prepares specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepares engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations. Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices and various peripheral equipment. Prepare site installation and test reports. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the
hardware components of system design to include end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors., * Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions

 * Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors
 * Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements
 * Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Addition Requirements for Level 1:

 * Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and site-unique requirements
 * Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines
 * Train site personnel in proper use of hardware
 * Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions
 * Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
 * Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site
 * Prepare site installation and test reports
 * Configure computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment
 * Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides


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