Akina, Inc.
TS/SCI - Polygraph required
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 Continental United States (OCONUS). Prepares specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepares 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 the user’s requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design to include end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.
The Level 2 Hardware Engineer (HE) shall possess the following 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 to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and unique requirements Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines Train site personnel in proper use of hardware Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site Prepare site installation and test reports Configure computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides Organize 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 provides hardware throughput analyses to system 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 Required Skills:
Technician that has experience with wiring RF systems based on a schematic Familiar with hardware installation Familiar with electronic test equipment and electronic system trouble-shooting Fabrication experience Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions is required. Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Salary Range:
$175k-$220k (Annually) Company Information:
Akina is a Woman Owned, Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job-related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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 to include servers, network devices, transmission media, storage devices, user interface devices, and special processors Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements Assist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and unique requirements Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines Train site personnel in proper use of hardware Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site Prepare site installation and test reports Configure computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides Organize 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 provides hardware throughput analyses to system 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 Required Skills:
Technician that has experience with wiring RF systems based on a schematic Familiar with hardware installation Familiar with electronic test equipment and electronic system trouble-shooting Fabrication experience Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions is required. Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Salary Range:
$175k-$220k (Annually) Company Information:
Akina is a Woman Owned, Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job-related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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