OCONUS Hardware Engineer Job at Synergy ECP in Columbia

Overview

Synergy ECP is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer proficient in analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions to be responsible for ongoing mission-critical OCONUS field support. This work is on a new Prime Contract, and we are actively staffing for this opportunity.

If you’re ready to step into a new and exciting role as part of a highly skilled OCONUS field team, then we want to hear from you and learn more about your experience!

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues.
• Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment.
• Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial.
• Deploy, install, and implement hardware at CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS).
• Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements.
• Conduct site surveys. Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations.
• Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices and various peripheral equipment.
• Prepare site installation and test reports. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy user requirements.
• Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies.
• Provide input to hardware components of system design including end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.

Requirements

Required Experience: Requires seven (7) years of experience as a Hardware Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. A Bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Hardware Engineer experience on projects with similar scope, type, and complexity may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Capabilities:

• Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components (servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, special processors).
• Ensure problems with operational hardware are properly identified and solutions satisfy user requirements.
• Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirements.
• Develop hardware installation schedules based upon setup, integration, and test timelines.
• Train site personnel in the proper use of hardware.
• Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Prepare engineering plans and site installation of Technical Design Packages.
• Prepare drawings documenting as-built configuration at each site.
• Prepare site installation and test reports.
• Configure computers, communication devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Organizes and directs hardware installations across multiple sites.
• Design and verify test harnesses/simulated interfaces for all test and integration phases.
• Analyze and recommend hardware specifications for project-unique or modified commercial hardware.
• Assist with building simulations of proposed systems and provide hardware throughput analyses to systems engineers.
• Prepare Mean-Time-Between-Failure and Mean-Time-To-Repair analyses.
• Analyze operational data to identify choke points, failure modes, and other data for design or maintainability improvements.

Desired Capabilities

• Experience with antenna and antenna subsystems.

Clearance

• Must be fully cleared with the appropriate Polygraph.
• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship

Compensation

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $100,000 and stretches up to $160,000. We are committed to recognizing and rewarding top talent with a comprehensive rewards package beyond salary.

Benefits and Culture

• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive Health Benefits and 401K Retirement plan; wellness resources and gym benefit.
• Education: Company-sponsored continuing education programs to support degrees and certifications.
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays; flexible work options.
• Philanthropy and Corporate Facilities: Community involvement and on-site amenities; collaborative spaces for work and meetings.
• SkillBridge: Program supporting servicemembers in transitioning to corporate environments.

Equality and inclusion: Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.