Hardware Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis • San Diego, CA

1d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Engineer will support the integration, configuration, and testing of Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems and associated Radio Frequency (RF) hardware. This entry- to junior-level position requires a basic understanding of RF principles, electronic hardware, and the components commonly used in RF systems. The engineer will assist with hardware setup and integration, troubleshooting, configuration management, and technical documentation. When hardware support is not required, the engineer will also assist the test team with system setup, test execution, troubleshooting, and documenting results.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of Hardware Design and Debugging Tools
• Foundational knowledge of Hardware Testing Methodologies
• Foundational knowledge of Networking hardware or embedded system development
• Foundational knowledge of Circuit Design
• Foundational knowledge of Programming
• Foundational knowledge of Operating System familiarity
• Foundational knowledge of Product development and lifecycle management
• Foundational knowledge of Troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of RF principles
• Basic understanding of electronic hardware
• Basic understanding of components commonly used in RF systems
• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score).
• Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, prototype, and testing of new hardware components and systems, including but not limited to processors, circuit boards, and memory devices.
• Collaborate with software engineers and other stakeholders to ensure hardware and software integration.
• Assist in analyzing and troubleshooting hardware-related issues, providing solutions and improvements.
• Provide input for technical documentation, including schematics and test reports.
• Assist in the hardware production/validation processes and ensuring products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team projects and contribute to process improvements
• Stay updated with the latest hardware advancements and apply relevant innovations to ongoing projects.
• Assist the test team with system setup, test execution, troubleshooting, and documenting results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level