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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, System Software, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9239892/senior-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* Solid conflict management skills

 * Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment

 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 * Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail, * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
 * 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering field.

 * Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in communications instrumentation

 * Experience working with design principles and applications.

 * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.

 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization

 * Valid U.S. Driver's License required

## Description

* Design and develop integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance.

 * Integrates the hardware and software functions within the Communications subsystem and coordinates across all LTRS subsystems.

 * Analyzes potential systems and prepares supporting documentation for current and future performance, stability, interoperability, and systems management/life cycle issues.

 * Analyzes, decomposes, and allocates requirements from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific projects.

 * Analyzes range deficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed projects to address those deficiencies.

 * Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.

 * Provides technical consultation and expertise on communications systems modeling and simulation.

 * Supports other duties as assigned.