Hardware Engineer

The Structures Company•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Hardware Engineer conducts or participates in research, design, development, and testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or custom computing hardware and other electrical components. The role develops designs to install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, and shelters. The engineer supports Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programs and hardware engineering activities from design through testing and documentation. The role plans, directs, reviews, and coordinates project documentation to satisfy customer contract and company requirements; prepares specifications; evaluates vendors; and analyzes test reports for hardware systems and subsystems. It also leads electrical and mechanical engineers on hardware activities and interfaces with the Program Manager and Engineering Program Manager regarding project status and commitments. This is a six-month contract with potential for extension, located in Orlando, Florida, with a 4/10 first shift schedule. The position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Person status for ITAR compliance.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Aerospace Engineering.
At least 5 working years of experience in hardware engineering.
Experience conducting or participating in research, design, development, and testing of computing hardware or electrical components.
Experience developing designs for installing components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, or shelters.
Experience preparing specifications, evaluating vendors, and analyzing test reports.
Experience leading or coaching electrical and mechanical engineers.
Experience interfacing with Program Managers or Engineering Program Managers.
Experience ensuring project milestones and commitments are met for hardware engineering programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct or participate in research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and electrical components.
Develop designs for installing components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, and shelters.
Plan, direct, review, and coordinate project documentation to meet customer contract and company requirements.
Prepare specifications, evaluate vendors, and analyze test reports for hardware systems and subsystems.
Lead electrical and mechanical engineers on hardware engineering activities.
Interface with the Program Manager and Engineering Program Manager regarding project status and commitments.
Ensure project milestones and commitments are met for Automated Test Equipment programs.
Develop hardware systems and subsystems for ATE applications.
Support hardware engineering activities from design through testing and documentation.