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HII · 1 month ago

DoD Hardware Design Evaluation Engineer (Level 2-5)

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

HII's Mission Technologies division is a leader in national defense solutions, and they are seeking innovative Hardware Engineers with expertise in system deconstruction and design analysis. In this role, you will evaluate complex hardware platforms and contribute to next-generation defense solutions, supporting national security initiatives.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze and deconstruct advanced hardware platforms to reveal architecture, performance, and vulnerabilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to transform insights into actionable design improvements

Contribute to national defense initiatives by ensuring reliability, security, and innovation in mission-critical systems

Push the boundaries of technology in a dynamic environment where curiosity and technical mastery are valued

Conducts research, design, development, and testing of electrical or mechanical hardware such as computer chips, circuit boards, mechanical and electrical components

Ensures reliability, develops technical specifications for production, analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions, and tests hardware conformance to specifications

May design new or modify existing products

Assist with hardware design projects while working independently on smaller tasks

Support PCB layout and schematic capture under guidance

Troubleshoot and test components to validate functionality

Document findings and contribute to technical reports

Collaborate with senior engineers to learn advanced design practices

Lead moderate hardware projects with minimal supervision

Perform system analysis and design evaluations to improve performance

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Ensure compliance with industry standards in design and testing

Integrate hardware components into larger systems

Oversee complex hardware designs and drive technical innovation

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align hardware with system requirements

Conduct advanced simulations and performance assessments

Identify vulnerabilities and propose design improvements

Guide project execution and mentor mid-level engineers

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for hardware engineering initiatives

Define architecture and long-term design strategies for mission-critical systems

Manage risk and ensure reliability across complex platforms

Represent engineering expertise in customer and stakeholder discussions

Drive innovation by setting standards and mentoring across all levels

Qualification

Hardware analysisSystem evaluationPCB design toolsElectrical engineeringTroubleshooting skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Position performed on-site at our Redstone Arsenal location

US Citizen Required

Top Secret/SCI (eligible) current and active at the time of application

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience for Hardware Engineer II

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience for Hardware Engineer III

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience for Hardware Engineer IV

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience for Hardware Engineer V