Our Usn

HardwareEngineer

$70–0k Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States; Dahlgren, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Hardware Engineer at Our Usn. Skills: hardware and software interactions, testing, repairing software, hardware troubleshooting. Testing adjustments of software graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of developers. Supporting test hardware/software environment”

What You'll Achieve.

improve software user enhancements and efficiency in an R&D setting; Ensuring the goal of the fix was successfully met

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

hardware troubleshooting; software troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

international travel, Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance, US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance, Ability to Commute and drive between Fredericksburg, VA and Dahlgren, VA may be necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree (in one of these in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Related Field), Knowledge of the big picture in software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation, Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receivee approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start), US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance, Required background in C++ programming at University, Ability to Commute and drive between Fredericksburg, VA and Dahlgren, VA may be necessary to meet job requirements

Nice to Have

Background in using C++ and other DevOps tools highly desired, Any experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies is helpful, Hardware setup, software installation experience, VMware virtualization, or other hypervisor, including ESXi, virtual server configuration, network virtualization management

What You'll Do.

Testing adjustments of software graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of developers

Supporting test hardware/software environment

Troubleshooting hardware and software interactions

To document findings accurately

To communicate difficulties in testing and what step initiated which faults

Ensuring the goal of the fix was successfully met

Supporting test events through travel opportunities

support software development/updates

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work with other software engineers to improve software user enhancements and efficiency in an R&D setting; Testing adjustments of software graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of developers

Communication Scope

communicate difficulties in testing and what step initiated which faults

Full Job Description

We are looking for engineers to join our USN advanced research and development technology development team. We are in search of a computer engineering graduate, or a Computer Science graduate who has an interest in hardware and software interactions with some hands-on work. Another option would be a double major with a Math or Physics background. This role will include testing and repairing software with some hardware troubleshooting that can be learned on the job and there will be some international travel. The travel opportunities will vary but generally the travel includes annually: two 5-10 day trips to American military bases in Japan, a 1 week trip to Spain, and 4-5 local trips for 1-2 days. Overall, this is less than 15% travel. The ideal candidate needs to be self-motivated, able to self-manage and follow procedures accurately with respect to safety and security, and able to work with other software engineers to improve software user enhancements and efficiency in an R&D setting. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs. Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities. **Hardware Engineer Responsibilities Include:** * Testing adjustments of software graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of developers. * Supporting test hardware/software environment. * Troubleshooting hardware and software interactions. To document findings accurately. To communicate difficulties in testing and what step initiated which faults. * Ensuring the goal of the fix was successfully met. * Supporting test events through travel opportunities. * We will train you to support software development/updates. Background in using C++ and other DevOps tools highly desired. * The travel opportunities will vary but generally the travel includes annually: two 5-10 day trips to American military bases in Japan, a 1 week trip to Spain, and 4-5 local trips for 1-2 days. Overall,

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