Overview

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Hardware Engineer III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.

General Summary:

 The Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary research in the design, development, testing and utilization of information processing hardware and/or electrical components, mechanisms, materials, and/or circuitry, processes, packaging, and cabinetry for central processing units (CPUs) and/or peripheral equipment. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports. Ensures products conform to standards and specifications. Develops plans, cost estimates, and assesses projects to analyze risk. Develops procedures, analysis and design for computer components, products, and systems. Initiates, guides, and coordinates overall design and development of new ideas and products. Responds to customer/client requests or events as they occur. Develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education and judgement.

Capabilities:

• 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.
• Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• 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.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirements.
• Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
• Develop hardware installation schedules based upon set-up, integration, and test timelines.
• Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site.
• Prepare site installation and test reports.
• Configure computers, communications devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Train site personnel in proper use of hardware.
• Prepare installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications:

• Require 12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Ph.D Degree and 6 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.