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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer Sr - E3 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Electronic Design Automation, Hardware Design, Microsoft Project, Prompt Engineering, SC Clearance - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9210309/hardware-engineer-sr-e3 ## About the Role * Active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI * Minimum 3 years of relevant hardware engineering or integrator experience (cable management, rack design, site installation, or procurement). * Proficiency in creating rack drawings and cable tables; hands-on experience with pulling and terminating cabling in data-center environments. * Eligible to work in the United States and meet any export control requirements. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware issues rapidly and effectively. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Desired Skills * Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. * Project Tools: Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence for tracking tasks and maintaining documentation. * Operational Ground Systems: Exposure to ground-system hardware or aerospace-related hardware integration. * Team Dynamics: Proven ability to work as a collaborative team member in high-tempo, mission-critical projects. * Work Ethic: Highly responsible, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality results. * AI Prompting: Familiarity with AI prompting techniques relevant to hardware documentation, design automation, or procurement workflows. ## Description The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of server-room hardware solutions. This includes pulling and routing cables, producing detailed design documentation (cable tables, rack drawings), traveling to customer sites to install and integrate hardware, and managing procurement of all required components and accessories. The role supports rapid, mission-focused delivery in a collaborative team environment., * Cable Management: Pull and terminate cables in server rooms according to design specifications and industry standards. * Design Production: Create detailed hardware designs, cable tables, and rack elevation drawings using CAD or drawing tools. * Site Installation: Travel to customer sites, assemble rack systems, install hardware, and verify compliance with drawings and functional requirements. * Procurement: Identify, source, and order all hardware and accessories needed for each project; track inventory and manage vendor relationships. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence) and provide status updates to stakeholders. * Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware integration issues quickly to minimize system downtime. * Team Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineers, program managers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. ## Related Videos - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)