Lead Hardware Engineer

Company: PMAT
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $140,000 - $170,000.00 Lead Hardware Engineer About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology! About the role: PMAT has an immediate need and is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to support operationally fielded prototype systems as they transition to full-scale production. You will be part of a forward-leaning engineering team, working closely with designers, developers, and product managers to deliver secure, high-performance systems at scale. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving technical challenges, enjoys hands-on work, and is passionate about delivering meaningful results to our customers. Responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers that are responsible for acquiring, building, and installing hardware and software solutions at DoD locations world-wide. Manage a schedule and required tasks to meet customer deliveries. Design, develop, install, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems. Support design/redesign of IT and hardware systems, including field changes and upgrades. Create and maintain detailed documentation for designs, configurations, and maintenance procedures. Provide technical guidance to other engineers and project teams. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations. Plan and execute system upgrades and new implementations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience building, installing, and modifying electrical components/subassemblies (including power cabling, data bus interconnects, control wiring, and MIL-circular connectors). Experience leading a team of engineers that are responsible for acquiring, building, and installing hardware and software solutions. Proficiency with hand tools and test equipment for IT system fabrication/assembly. Operational experience supporting DoD active-duty customers. Experience collaborating on complex problems within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with preparing hardware for shipping. Understanding shipment receiving and inventory procedures. Experience with the Minotaur system. Basic networking and system administration skills (Windows & Linux). Working knowledge of military tactical data links (Link-16, IBS/CIB). Education and Certification Requirements: Associates degree in electronics technology (or related field) and 12 years of experience, OR Bachelors degree with 4 years of experience Citizenship and Clearance requirements: US Citizenship. Active TS/SCI clearance required; must be willing to complete a polygraph as required by the customer Location: Centennial, CO (Onsite, with occasional hybrid work opportunities) Travel: Up to 25% (U.S. Passport required) Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development. PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. CJ

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