Hardware Engineer

Hardware EngineerMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Hardware Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Designing, integrating, and evaluating physical hardware components and server architectures to ensure peak operational availability.Conducting diagnostic evaluations, preventative maintenance, and physical troubleshooting across enterprise IT and infrastructure systems.Working with management, internal teams, and mission partners to define hardware specifications, system configurations, and capacity planning.Maintaining system baselines, inventory tracking, and hardware configuration management items across local facilities.Collaborating with systems and network engineers to optimize physical hardware performance, cabling layout, and environmental cooling requirements.Recommending and implementing hardware upgrades, life-cycle replacements, and operational efficiency improvements.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of hardware engineering experience.OR an associates degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.OR a high school diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience.Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware installation, rack fabrication, component integration, and system diagnostic tools.Proficiency in evaluating hardware schematics, component level specifications, and technical architecture baselines.Experience maintaining hardware inventory, serial tracking, and configuration management controls.Preferred Qualifications:Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or vendor-specific hardware engineering accreditations.Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments.Familiarity with power distribution, thermal monitoring, and environmental controls in data center environments.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to drive infrastructure improvements.Clearance Requirements:Must hold a current/active Secret clearance.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.Physical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.