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Hardware Engineer (Design Focus)

Red River
George, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
In support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, the Hardware Engineer (Design Focus) is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and evaluating hardware components throughout the development lifecycle. This role ensures that planned and actual performance meets industry standards and program requirements.

The Hardware Engineer will play a key role in supporting hardware requirements for the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) infrastructure and will develop and implement Anti-Tamper (AT) requirements.

This position is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical foundation in hardware systems, systems engineering, and software development.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test hardware components for the IaaS infrastructure.
  • Evaluate hardware performance to ensure compliance with industry standards and program requirements.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and security teams to integrate hardware solutions.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues and implement solutions to optimize system performance.
  • Support system integration and testing activities, ensuring hardware components function as intended within the overall system architecture.
  • Document hardware designs, test results, and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with USG export control laws and FMS requirements.
  • Provide input to system design reviews and contribute to the development of technical specifications.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, liberal arts, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
  • Must be able to commute to the Dahlgren, VA area on a daily basis.
  • 5 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on design and development.
  • Familiarity with defense systems, high-security environments, and export control regulations.
  • Experience with hardware testing methodologies and tools.


Skills:

  • Strong analytical and logical thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Expertise in hardware design, development, and testing methodologies.
  • Background in systems engineering, software development, or virtualization technologies is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of hardware design tools (e.g., CAD, simulation tools) and testing equipment is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and manage competing priorities effectively.


Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required


Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.

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