Hardware Engineer 3

BCT LLC is seeking a Hardware Engineer 3. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.CANDIDATES MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR A CASA PRE-SCREEN PRIOR TO ANY CONTINGENT OFFERDescriptionThis position will be part of an overarching project responsible for developing, testing and maintaining system-management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) system. The HMD team will be responsible for creating and delivering functionality and capabilities used to test, monitor, and validate a system-management solution.Hardware Engineer ResponsibilitiesUnderstand what telemetry is useful and what constitutes a healthy system in order to directly improve upon the system monitoring and dashboards used to monitor the system in support of contractual and programmatic test events.Create diagnostic tests that aid in the issue triage and root-cause diagnosis of a system solution.Interpret hardware specs, datasheets, and documentation to determine indicators of healthDetermine which metrics indicate health and status of the component, and how to collect the metricsCollaborate with troubleshooters/diagnosticians to identify indicators of healthCreate and update the definition of health in a structured format to be ingested into the monitoring infrastructureReview Health definitions displayed in dashboards.Develop prototype / proof-of-concept code for telemetry collection.Create diagnosis and validation tests for the system solution.Actively participate and collaborate in the team’s agile ceremonies.Required QualificationsMinimum twenty (20) years’ experience analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions is required. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information System, Mathematics or similar degree is required. Five (5) years of hardware experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.Desired QualificationsExperience with health and monitoringAbility to understand detailed hardware documentation, data sheets, and schematicsStrong experience with LinuxExperience with Git and version-control branching practices and merge strategiesExperience and willingness to lean in areas such as: Network, Servers, Storage, PDUs (power), CDUs (cooling), PCIe, Custom Architectures.JSON familiarity.What We OfferSome of BCT LLC’s benefit offerings include:Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsIndependent 401(k) and Investment Advisory ServicesBCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)Health/Dental/Vision CoverageCompetitive PTO & Federal Holiday packageLife/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCTGenerous Employee Referral ProgramTuition/Training ReimbursementGym Membership ProgramPet Adoption ProgramSeveral Scholarship Opportunities- available to BCT family members/dependentsSalary Range: $220,000 - $289,000The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, BCT-LLC considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Who is BCT?BCT LLC is a small business founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home-office team and leadership whose focus is their employees' success and happiness. In short, BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.