Hardware Integrator / Test Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Integrator / Test Technician to support the standup and maintenance of development and test labs for the Cybersecurity team supporting U.S. Navy Submarines. Success in this position will require a mix of both technical and social skills. This position requires attention to detail and hands-on purchase, assembly, and standup of computer equipment in both unclassified and classified labs. The candidate will be working with cutting edge tools and technologies for CI/CD. A great work ethic and motivation are essential.

Responsibilities

Assemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.; Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion; Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.; Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company); Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met; Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking; Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment; Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements; Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary; Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations; Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means; Assist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reports

Requirements

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering; 5+ years of Submarine Combat Control Weapon System experience or BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technician or a related field, or 5 years experience working in one of these disciplines; Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required; High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.; Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving; Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detail; Good written and verbal communication skills; Basic Linux command-line knowledge; Able to Obtain a Clearance; US Citizenship required

Nice to have

Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required; Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit; Cybersecurity certification a plus