Systems Engineering, Integration & Testing (SEIT) Sensor Engineer

Job Description:

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Systems Engineering, Integration & Testing (SEIT) Sensor Engineer to join our team!

Job Description:

At Vertex Company, we believe that Public Safety personnel should have the best available communications, data, and technology to support them each day in their jobs. We do this by providing integrated security to Public Safety professionals worldwide.

Vertex Company is seeking a multi-disciplined Sensor Engineer to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jerseys Perimeter Intrusion and Detection System (PIDS) deployed at the metro NY airports. The PIDS Sensor Engineer works as part of a New York/New Jersey based System Engineering and Maintenance team that designs, builds, integrates, tests, maintains, and supports this 24 * 7 operational surveillance system.

This position will interface with many areas of the operational system including computing infrastructure, networks and command and control applications. The selected candidate should be self-starting and inquisitive with good written and verbal communication skills and thrive in the challenges of working in an operational environment.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide sensor expertise in the use and selection of sensor upgrades to support the expansion or modernization of the existing system.
Assess and recommend enhancements to the existing system.
Design and integration of new Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products into the existing system
Developing new security system products for specialized applications.
Assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting issues with equipment failures in the field.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Provide maintenance support of the primary and secondary subsystems.
Provide support to technicians and engineering team with system maintenance activities.
Monitor availability and performance of assigned subsystems.
Provide engineering support for new projects and design changes.
Perform integration and test of new sensors.
Conduct customer capability selloff and report preparation of changes.
Lead or support projects including technology refresh.
Maintain configuration management of assigned subsystems (configuration, design, work instructions, data, etc.)
Support site leads with incident analysis and engineering investigations / bench tests.
Develop and maintain engineering work instructions and process improvements and maintain updates to hotline guides.
Provide training to technicians and other engineering team members.
Support FRACAS investigations.
Research current and new technologies in the assigned subsystem to help improve the system.
Participate in a rotation of 24*7 on-call hotline support as Level 2 or Level 3 reach-back.

The candidate must live in the New York City / Northern New Jersey metro area and be able to work from our offices at either the Newark, LaGuardia or JFK airports.

Required Skills:

Hands on experience with, and a working knowledge of the following areas:

A minimum of 3 years professional experience working with multi sensor security systems, including 2 year supporting fielded systems.
Familiarity security cameras, motion detection sensors, IR and EO devices.
Experience with Windows/Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
This individual must have the ability to prioritize and multitask.
System troubleshooting; (COTS hardware, networking equipment, logistics tools)
General test equipment knowledge (volt meter, power supplies, inclinometers, GSP devices, etc.)
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain a Secure Worker Access Consortium (SWAC) clearance and SIDA badging at individual airports.
Valid Drivers license and safe driving skills.

Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate will also have:

Knowledge of security alarm systems, components, and various CCTV systems
Knowledge of other logistics management systems and software.
Resourcefulness...the team works at off-site locations away from the home office where initiative and problem solving are paramount.

Education

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

A two-year technical or logistics degree, an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical or logistics field.

Salary Range: $85k – $110K

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Job Ident #: SYSTE014829

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com

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Job Info

Location

Jamaica, New York, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com