Hardware Engineer

Jobot

Gaithersburg, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Operations, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Configuration Management, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Documentation, Engineering Change Management, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, Environmental Work, Federal Government, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, High Availability, Internet Security, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Legal, Machine Learning, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Support, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Reliability Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, United States Citizen, Virtualization, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
Today
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Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Engineer to support hardware engineering, system documentation, CAD development, and configuration management activities within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. This role will support hardware design, documentation control, engineering change management, and prototyping efforts related to complex communication and infrastructure systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD experience, configuration management knowledge, and the ability to support engineering teams through all phases of hardware documentation and system maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities
CAD & Documentation Management
  • Create and modify complex CAD drawings, including:

o System drawings
o Rack elevations
o Cabling/interconnect diagrams
o Equipment-to-equipment connectivity diagrams
  • Develop drawing packages based on:

o System-level documentation
o Engineering inputs
o Parts lists
o Vendor documentation
  • Prepare and maintain drawing standards and formats for program release
  • Develop high-level functional diagrams illustrating subsystem connectivity
  • Maintain and update communication and infrastructure diagrams
  • Generate Cable Source drawings and related purchasing documentation

Cable Marking Specifications (CMS)
  • Develop and maintain detailed Cable Marking Specification spreadsheets, including:

o Wire numbers
o Part numbers
o To/From destinations
o Cable and connector identifiers
o Marker label information
Engineering Change & Configuration Management
  • Manage and generate revisions to engineering drawings and documentation
  • Execute and release Bill of Material (BOM) updates
  • Support formal design and configuration management processes, including:

o Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
o Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
Design & Prototyping Support
  • Assist with hardware design and prototyping efforts involving:

o Racks
o Workstations
o Supporting infrastructure
  • Support product selection, verification, and hardware integration activities

Team Support
  • Provide additional technical and documentation support to engineering and maintenance teams as needed

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Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
  • 1–3+ years of experience with:

o AutoCAD
o Microsoft Excel
o Microsoft Word
o Configuration management and engineering change processes (ECNs/ECRs)
o Technical drawing tools such as Visio
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage engineering documentation in a structured environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Experience with:

o Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring
o BOM management
o Hardware documentation processes
  • Experience supporting highly regulated or mission-critical environments preferred

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Schedule & Work Environment
  • Full-time position
  • Standard schedule:

o Monday – Friday
o 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on project demands
  • Primarily onsite in Gaithersburg, MD with occasional travel to operational facilities

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Additional Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to work within Federal Government-related environments and programs preferred


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com