Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 8 years of field engineering experience with surveillance or detection systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) certification preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check
Proven ability to lead field teams and coordinate complex operations
Extensive travel required to remote border locations
Responsibilities
Lead field engineering teams during technology deployment and testing activities
Document precise deployment locations and configurations for all systems
Conduct detailed site surveys accounting for terrain, environmental factors, and operational requirements
Detail specific infrastructure requirements including land utilization, power sources, and communications needs
Develop comprehensive maintenance procedures, schedules, and sustainable logistics plans
Create detailed interface specifications for integration with CBP situational awareness systems
Mentor junior field engineers and ensure team safety in challenging environments
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
401(k) Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Professional Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Federal Holidays each year
Full Job Description
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Job Description: The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Senior Field Engineer to serve as a team leader for field operations, providing technical expertise and leadership for technology deployment, site surveys, and field testing activities across the Southwest border. This role requires extensive experience with border security technologies, infrastructure requirements, and the ability to lead technical teams in challenging and remote environments. The Senior Field Engineer coordinates multiple field activities while ensuring safety, quality, and mission success.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 8 years of field engineering experience with surveillance or detection systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) certification preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check
Proven ability to lead field teams and coordinate complex operations
Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions and challenging terrains
Extensive travel required to remote border locations
25% travel required
Technical Skills:
Expertise in border security technologies (towers, sensors, UAS, detection systems)
Experience with site survey procedures and infrastructure assessment
Knowledge of power systems, communications links, and system integration
Understanding of maintenance procedures and logistics planning
Proficiency in technical documentation and field reporting
Key Responsibilities
Lead field engineering teams during technology deployment and testing activities
Document precise deployment locations and configurations for all systems
Conduct detailed site surveys accounting for terrain, environmental factors, and operational requirements
Detail specific infrastructure requirements including land utilization, power sources, and communications needs
Develop comprehensive maintenance procedures, schedules, and sustainable logistics plans
Create detailed interface specifications for integration with CBP situational awareness systems
Design standardized site survey procedures for consistent field operations
Coordinate field test execution and ensure proper handling of test assets
Develop common operating picture specifications to integrate data from all sensor systems
Mentor junior field engineers and ensure team safety in challenging environments
Support multiple concurrent field activities across diverse border regions
Generate field engineering reports and infrastructure requirements documentation
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
