Description:
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.
Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitionsAnalyze 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 processorsEnsure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirementsAssist with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guidesConduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirementsDevelop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelinesTrain site personnel in proper use of hardwareRecommend specifications for hardware acquisitionsPrepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design PackagesPrepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each sitePrepare site installation and test reportsConfigure computers, communications devices and peripheral equipmentPrepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guidesOrganize and direct hardware installations across multiple sitesDesign and verify test harnesses/simulated interfaces for all test and integration phasesAnalyze and recommend hardware specifications for project-unique or modified commercial hardwareAssist with building simulations of proposed systems and provide hardware throughput analyses to system engineersPrepare Mean-Time-Between-Failure and Mean-Time-To-Repair analysesAnalyze operational data to identify choke points, failure modes, and other data for design or maintainability improvements Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.Fourteen (14) years 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.Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
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