Hardware Engineer (Design Focus) at QBE Federal – Dahlgren, Virginia

About QBE, LLC

QBE, LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision, accountability, and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.

QBE is seeking a Hardware Engineer (Design Focus) in support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, to design, develop, test, and evaluate hardware components throughout the development lifecycle. This role ensures that planned and actual performance meets industry standards and program requirements. The Hardware Engineer will play a key role in supporting hardware requirements for the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) infrastructure and will develop and implement Anti-Tamper (AT) requirements. This position is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical foundation in hardware systems, systems engineering, and software development.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test hardware components for the IaaS infrastructure.
• Evaluate hardware performance to ensure compliance with industry standards and program requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and security teams to integrate hardware solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and implement solutions to optimize system performance.
• Support system integration and testing activities, ensuring hardware components function as intended within the overall system architecture.
• Document hardware designs, test results, and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with USG export control laws and FMS requirements.
• Provide input to system design reviews and contribute to the development of technical specifications.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, liberal arts, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Must be able to commute to the Dahlgren, VA area on a daily basis.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on design and development.
• Familiarity with defense systems, high-security environments, and export control regulations.
• Experience with hardware testing methodologies and tools.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Expertise in hardware design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Background in systems engineering, software development, or virtualization technologies is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware design tools (e.g., CAD, simulation tools) and testing equipment is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Active US Government clearance at Secret level or higher
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to commute to the designated onsite work location as required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.