Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer a strong, competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com . Hardware Engineer CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED Responsibilities: DCCA is seeking hardware engineers to fill journeyman and entry-level positions executing the Western Range Modernization Network (WMN) program. Hardware engineers are assigned to the Range Deployment Team which conducts site surveys, fiber testing, system installation, and system support. Hardware engineers support procurement, acceptance, staging, deployment, configurations, installation, and testing of network hardware required to support the upgrade of the Western Range Communications Subsystem (CMSS). Specific responsibilities to include:

• Fabricate, test, troubleshoot/repair various types of cable assemblies, including but not limited to; coax, multi-conductor/-paired cables, and network cables.
• Installation of under-floor/over-head cable trays, conduit, and fiber innerduct.
• Reference and comprehend equipment manuals, product specification sheets, blueprints, drawings, and engineering sketches.
• Correctly operate test equipment, connector crimpers, die inserts, stripping tools, power tools, and other common hand tools and shop equipment.
• Participate in property audits.
• Support the Network & Communications teams in troubleshooting issues.
• Participate in cross-functional customer facing product teams (IPTs).
• Support Program Manager in estimating, reporting, and planning hardware deployment tasks.
• Participate in Risk Management Boards (RMB) and identify network risks.
• Support off-hour system monitoring and troubleshooting during Launch activities.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job site safety, security, and timekeeping. Required:
• Bachelor's degree in related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with electronic equipment fabrication & assembly, cable fabrication, equipment installation, and wiring termination/harnessing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish proficiency on new IT products/product lines.
• SECRET clearance.
• US Citizenship. Desired:
• Experience on a DoD system development program (Western Launch Range experience a plus)
• Experience with network hardware installation, configuration, and testing.
• Experience interfacing with a project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Experience with common circuit/signal testers like Fireberd, Fluke, Oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with relevant industry software products like MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint, etc.
• Experience working with AutoCad. The proposed salary range for this position in California is $70,000 - $110,000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability, and life insurance programs, employee assistance, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives . COVID Safety Requirements DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required. DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.