Staff Hardware Integration Engineer

Staff Hardware Integration Engineer

Job ID: STAFF-HWE-CU-1534089

Position Type:Full Time

Location:Colorado Springs Colorado. This is not a remote position.

Travel Requirements:

• Expect up to 3 international trips per year 2-3 weeks each with company-paid airfare lodging and per-diem.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) a U.S. passport valid for 6 months past each trip.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is$120000 - $140000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work skills certifications and geographic location.

Additional Compensation:This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits:Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Leave and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits please visit Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq were not just another tech company-were a mission-driven team of innovators problem-solvers and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration defense systems global alliances government initiatives healthcare advancements or commercial breakthroughs our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018 Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name A nod to our roots-blue (military shorthand for the good guys) and staq (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We dont just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorados Best Workplaces. Whether were supporting national security enabling healthcare advancements or driving commercial innovation were committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as Americas Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry scaly and feathery friends.
• Womens Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025) highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries At Bluestaq we engineer secure scalable data ecosystems for space defense healthcare and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges protect the worlds most valuable data and build whats next. Lets make extraordinary possible - together.

Empower Critical Systems and Data

Are you ready to build and replicate physical systems that support critical operations We are seeking a Staff Hardware Integration Engineer to join our fast-growing team and design secure high-fidelity hardware environments that mirror real-world platforms. At Bluestaq youll work with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex system integration challenges and deliver impactful solutions. This is your opportunity to make a difference by enabling resilient scalable infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations across defense space and national security.

Why This Role Matters

Data is the foundation of modern systems-but the hardware it runs on is just as critical. Your expertise will play a central role in simulating and validating real-world platforms through secure scalable technology. From system performance to cybersecurity testing your work ensures Bluestaqs infrastructure is reliable resilient and future-ready. If you thrive on solving technical challenges integrating physical systems and building tools that matter this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build hardware-based system ensuring fidelity in performance behavior and network characteristics.
• Integrate server blades networking equipment sensors and storage to replicate production environments.
• Lead hardware provisioning-installation configuration and performance optimization.
• Implement secure configurations (firewalls VPNs identity management) aligned with cyber hardening standards.
• Define performance benchmarks and execute stress testing vulnerability scanning and system validation.
• Streamline provisioning with automation tools (Ansible Terraform Packer) for repeatable deployments.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues with a focus on reliability and documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date hardware inventories firmware versions and security patches.
• Partner with cybersecurity software engineering and DevOps teams to integrate hardware architecture into CI/CD pipelines and simulation workflows
• Mentor engineers on hardware best practices configuration management and system replication techniques
• Monitor system performance and provide recommendations for optimization and resiliency

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in hardware engineering and systems integration.
• Deep expertise in networking hardware (routers firewalls switches) servers and sensor integration.
• Experience installing/configuring Linux & Windows servers VPNs IDS/IPS and secure networking.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and firmware layers.
• Proficiency with automation tools: Ansible Terraform/Terragrunt Packer.
• Comfortable with cloud infrastructure technologies and virtualization (VMware Hyper-V Xen).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and hardening procedures for hardware systems.
• Excellent communication collaboration and system documentation skills.
• IAT Level II/III DoD certification or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with simulation frameworks
• Containerization and DevOps: Kubernetes Docker CI/CD
• Hardware monitoring tools and performance tuning
• Familiarity with cyber range environments and test automation

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving learning and collaboration.
• Ready to make an impact Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare defense and beyond!
• Your Impact Starts Here. Are you ready to build secure scalable and high-performing data systems Join Bluestaq and help drive innovation in data engineering. Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Required Education:6 years of hardware engineering and systems integration experience or related experience with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday August 25 2025 or until the position is filled whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement:This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance US Citizenship is and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at

Required Experience:

Staff IC