Security Systems Design Engineer

EMD LLC

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and managing extensive building design sets
  • Experience in designing security systems or low-voltage control systems
  • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks
  • Must obtain Secret level clearance and class 1 medical clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site surveys to assess security needs
  • Develop conceptual security design plans
  • Create comprehensive security system design packages
  • Compile Material Take-off (MTO) parts lists
  • Provide solutions for various technical security challenges
  • Travel to OCONUS project sites as needed
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards during installations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for significant travel to international project sites
  • Engagement in high-impact security projects for government facilities
  • Possibility of obtaining advanced security and medical clearances
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development
Full Job Description
Job Description:

In this role you will get to develop and design Technical Security Systems for Embassies and Consulates Worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Site surveys
• Conceptual design development
• Development of complete security system design packages
• Development of Material Take-off (MTO) parts lists
• Support in developing solutions for other technical security contingencies
• Travel to OCONUS project sites as required (15%+ travel, annually)

Requirements

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of related work experience
• Experience with solving complex engineering problems across multiple disciplines
• Experience with AutoCAD and managing campuses with multiple building/floor design sets
• Experience designing security systems or similar low-voltage/building control systems and their related infrastructure
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a class 1 medical clearance prior to deployment and is a condition of continued employment
• Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects (50-80 pounds), operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment. Work is in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc...

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
• Experience with 3D CAD Software
• Experience with D-Tools System Integrator
• Specific experience integrating or designing enterprise-level IP CCTV camera systems, Emergency Notification systems, Automated Access Control systems, Intrusion Detection systems
• Experience integrating or designing both twisted-pair and fiber optic structured cabling infrastructure systems
• Experience designing small-scale datacenter UPS systems(
• Experience with SCIF design and familiarity with ICD 705 standards
• Experience integrating or designing professional AV switching systems / video walls (Crestron, Extron, Planar, etc...)
• Experience with general construction materials and practices

Security Clearance Requirement:

A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.

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