HARDWARE ENGINEER- (PART-TIME)

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; Madison, AL, and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum has an opening for a Hardware Engineer to provide hardware break-fix support as part of a team supporting a high-rate storage system in a classified location (Part-Time/On Call).

Responsibilities:

• Provides onsite hardware support for repair parts on-site inventory and provides repairs as required to maintain system reliability standards. Supports a HWE team providing 24x7, 4-hour response for repairs outside of the compute nodes.
• Responsible for building, installing, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuring, managing, and performing break fix hardware and monitoring of hardware on a High-Performance Computing (HPC) server product. Must possess the ability to repair or replace all hardware components on an HPC system.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience
• Have at least three (3) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, and upgrading highly integrated storage hardware.
• Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.
• Understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot an integrated storage system.
• Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or e-mails regarding PC and/or hardware problems.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of all parts associated with the storage system.
• TS/SCI clearance and full scope polygraph.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to construct, install, and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems.
• Ability to liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors as needed.     

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.