Job DescriptionAre you a visionary engineer looking for a challenge that combines innovation, impact, and cutting-edge technology? We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Department of War space. As a key player in our organization, you'll have the opportunity to design and develop state-of-the-art network infrastructure and inside plant systems for some of the most advanced government facilities in the world. Our work is centered around supporting the Special Operations community, providing a unique chance to contribute to projects that have a significant impact on national security and defense. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in telecommunications and building technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, and products for commercial, industrial, and military applications
- Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing meet functional specifications and customer requirements
- Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software to create plans, update libraries, and coordinate drawing production
- Provide technical input for scopes of work and budgetary estimates
- Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and the project architectural team
- Design structured cabling, voice and data systems, communications room layout, and building infrastructure for low-voltage systems
- Develop construction specifications and drawings, conduct site surveys, and facilitate contractor coordination
What You'll Need:
- Current knowledge of codes and technologies in telecommunications and building technologies
- Experience with structured cabling systems from an installation and basic design perspective
- Ability to perform break-fix on Inside Plant cable infrastructure
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software
We're offering one of three exciting locations:
- Chesapeake, VA - The Tidewater area of Southeast Virginia with a mix of city and beach life
- Lexington Park, MD - Scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor
- Spring Lake, NC - Growing community with a small-town charm in the Sandhills region of North Carolina
Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. If you're a motivated and talented engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of shaping the future of defense technology.
Required Skills and Education- High school diploma and at least 8 years of experience developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling
- Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective
- Well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage and telecommunications systems
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visio for producing floorplans and cut sheets
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- At least 10 years of related experience, including experience with data/voice structured cabling systems, audio/visual and VTC, wireless systems (including Wi-Fi and public safety distribution systems), access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (If certification has not been obtained, a willingness to obtain certification upon starting position.)
- Networking fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, VLANs, Multicast); exposure to designing and integrating multi-class networks
- Proficient in Visio, AUTOCAD, and/or equivalent drawing program.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Relevant experience to planning and designing cable infrastructure that support the DoD environment.
