Computer Hardware Engineer

CACI International•Town of Cortlandt, NY

1d•$55,800 - $111,500•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a W3 Computer Hardware Engineer to support a program focused on combating evolving and emerging threats, supporting related exploitation and replication activities, and advancing operational rehearsal, exercise, wargaming, and counter system development. This role also focuses on integration and experimentation, including Modeling and Simulation. The Computer Hardware Engineer will contribute to the U.S. and its allies' ability to develop and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems, ensuring Warfighter readiness and the realization of future capabilities. The W3 Computer Hardware Engineer will provide advanced technical expertise in designing, developing, testing, and evaluating computer and computer-related equipment for military, scientific, and operational use. This role supports the Government's modeling and simulation infrastructure, Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environments, and system-of-systems integration efforts critical to multi-domain operations and warfighter readiness.

Requirements

Associate of Arts (AA) degree or 2 year technical school
5 years of relevant experience
8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Active TS/SCI clearance
Advanced knowledge of computer hardware architecture and design principle
Experience with hardware integration in LAN/WAN environments
Familiarity with DoD/Army systems and networks
Understanding of hardware security accreditation processes
Proficiency in hardware testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting methodologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with military modeling and simulation (M&S) environments
Knowledge of Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation systems
Experience supporting DoD exercises and operations in distributed environments
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with Command Post Exercises (CPXs) or Field Training Exercises (FTXs)
Experience working in INDOPACOM or Pacific theater environment

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and related equipment for modeling and simulation systems
Provide technical expertise in all areas of modeling and simulation equipment within Government offices, laboratories, and test locations
Supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components
Support installation and system maintenance for M&S systems in designated facilities
Integrate new hardware technologies into existing hardware and software systems
Manage routine upgrades on hardware connected to networks
Support hardware systems engineering, configuration management, and verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A)
Coordinate with software engineers to integrate hardware and software systems
Evaluate new and existing technologies and assess costs and benefits of incorporation into DEVCOM capabilities
Participate in architecture development, design, implementation, and upgrading of process-intensive systems
Conduct performance testing and tuning, capacity planning, and system monitoring
Support 24/7 technical and logistical support when required for exercises and operations
Provide technical expertise for event/exercise infrastructure, services, and applications
Support large-scale Joint and Coalition exercises, Command Post Exercises (CPXs), and Field Training Exercises (FTXs)
Coordinate security requirements and ensure facilities are certified at the correct security level