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Hardware Engineer 1

United States, Central Maryland Employment contract 153000.00 - 183000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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The Hardware Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects
  • Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links
  • Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance
  • troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions
  • apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures
  • Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth)
  • Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages
  • Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records
  • coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites)
  • Travel up‑to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments

Requirements

  • Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions
  • 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
  • Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Nice to have

  • Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel
  • Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware
  • Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems

What we offer

  • Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums
  • Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution
  • Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available
  • Retirement + Savings: 401K – 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested!)
  • Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company-required training
  • Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy – Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance
  • MORE BENEFITS…FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! – Paid parental leave – Annual swag drops – Flexible work schedules -Generous referral bonus program – Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events
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