{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b846b34480ad3ffdf376860b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b846b34480ad3ffdf376860b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b846b34480ad3ffdf376860b","title":"Hardware Engineer","description":"Come Join Our Team! DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to various government agencies i.e. defense, law enforcement and security. DKW was recently named a Top Workplace in Washington Post Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our winning team!\nDKW is currently looking for a Hardware Engineer to support our team. The individual hired for this position will provide support for our government customers located in Camp Pendleton, CA. This is an onsite position.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:\nDKW is seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineer/Technician to support the design, integration, and troubleshooting of simulator hardware systems.\nDesign custom cable assemblies (pinouts, signal routing, connectors)\nBuild and test cables per engineering drawings and specifications\nAssemble and integrate server racks (power, networking, hardware layout)\nDesign and implement DAQ / I/O systems for simulator interfaces\nBuild, wire, and validate I/O systems (analog, digital, discrete signals)\nGenerate hardware specifications and interface documentation for system components\nTroubleshoot and resolve hardware/system integration issues\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs)\nQualifications/Requirements\nAn active DoD Secret security clearance will be required to start.\nB.S. in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience with cable fabrication and wiring (crimping, soldering, harnessing)\nAbility to read and work from electrical diagrams and pinout documentation\nHands-on experience with hardware integration and debugging\nFamiliarity with test equipment (multimeter, continuity tester, etc.)\nIAT Level I certification preferred; if not, must be obtained within 6 months of hire.\n**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.**\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: Up to $120,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nRelocation assistance\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nCabling: 1 year (Required)\nComputer hardware: 3 years (Required)\nSecurity clearance:\nSecret (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nCamp Pendleton, CA 92054 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Dkw Communications","rawCompany":"dkw communications","city":"Pendleton","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:25:19.464Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Engineer","description":"Come Join Our Team! DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to various government agencies i.e. defense, law enforcement and security. DKW was recently named a Top Workplace in Washington Post Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our winning team!\nDKW is currently looking for a Hardware Engineer to support our team. The individual hired for this position will provide support for our government customers located in Camp Pendleton, CA. 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