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Hardware Engineer
Summary
Title:Hardware Engineer
ID:2236
Division:Braxton Technologies
Location:Colorado Springs, CO
Description

Hardware Engineer

Braxton Technologies, LLC, a division of Braxton Science & Technology Group (BSTG), a technology solutions company, has an opening for a mid to senior level Hardware Engineer to support our growing business.                                           

Position Responsibilities:
•    Execute and manage purchase orders
•    Perform Trade Studies and market/product research in support of system upgrades and product modernization
•    Diagnose and repair computer system failures including PC workstations, servers and network equipment  
•    Install, upgrade and replace ground control system components ensuring coordinated engineering field changes
•    Assist in the design of computer systems to include system sizing (CPU, memory, storage), cabling, mechanical design (rack elevations), and power design requirements
•    Assist in the installation, verification and test of new hardware and associated software/firmware versions as it pertains to computer systems and communications and networks
•    Provide expertise in equipment evaluation and selection. Develop detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) that support the design of the computer system
•    Manage and maintain COMSEC/crypto material
•    Review and recommend changes/technical solutions to Program Support
•    Conduct site surveys for system installations

Required Qualifications and Skills:
•    Experience and working knowledge of spacecraft, data processing, storage, network and crypto solutions
•    Experience working in an operational environment and maintaining situational awareness for spacecraft and ground control system activities
•    Working knowledge of Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT&C) and ground control system applications
•    Working understanding of power and cooling requirement, rack design for data processing and network equipment with experience terminating varying cable types
•    Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to identify system issues and provide technical advice
•    Familiarity with MS Visio or other drafting programs
•    Knowledge of low level PC architecture including Plug ‘n Play, expansion buses,
•    Proficient with electronic testing tools including multimeter and oscilloscope
•    Knowledge of serial communication standards & protocols including EIA530, HDLC/SDLC
•    Proficiency with virtualization technologies including VMWare desired
•    A+, Security+ or demonstrated equivalent proficiency desired

Education and Training Required:
•    Technical Bachelor's Degree preferred, Technical Associates Degree acceptable

Minimum Security Clearance:   
•    DoD Secret security clearance
•    Preference will be given to candidates with active TS/SCI clearances

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

Minimum Years of Experience:
•    4 years

Each Division of BSTG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

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