Project Engineer I

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Project Engineer I to join our team!

V2X OVERVIEW:

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield by aligning people actions and outputs. Formed by the merger of Vectrus and Vertex we bring a combined 120 years of successful mission support. Our lifecycle solutions improve security streamline logistics and enhance readiness.

Job Description:

V2X is growing and the company is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support our dynamic programs under the Transportation Solutions Portfolio. This individual will join a team responsible for lab and field evaluations of cutting-edge security technologies that will help TSA and their stakeholders address existing security gaps/concerns for critical infrastructure mass transit systems major event venues etc. The candidate will also assist the Air Cargo team with trainings acceptance testing and other tasks related to air cargo security technology. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to help improve the nations security posture by evaluating the capabilities of new technologies and helping TSA stakeholders understand how to best apply them to specific challenges.

Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer will support all phases of technology evaluations including: market surveys attending vendor demonstrations assisting with procurement delivery installation integration networking testing documentation and other tasks as directed by the Project Lead.

The position is a hybrid role expected to primarily work at the V2X office in Harvard MA and/or the V2X test facility in Ayer MA with the ability to work remotely for part of the work week subject to change as program needs dictate.

Required in-office days: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Optional work-from-home days: Monday Friday. A 9/80 schedule is also available.

The individual will also support project deployments including demonstrations installations test events and trainings at stakeholder facilities nationwide. This position is expected to travel approximately 35% on average subject to change based on program needs.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Participate in new and ongoing technology evaluations at the V2X Harvard MA office and Ayer MA test facility.
• Participate in new and ongoing technology evaluations at TSA stakeholder facilities across the country
• Participate in meetings and demonstrations with technology vendors virtually and in person across the country.
• Conduct research interface with vendors to understand technology capabilities and document information effectively/as directed.
• Collaborate with team members in person and virtually to understand project needs contribute to project planning and ensure project execution is accomplished efficiently and accurately.
• Provide ongoing support for project implementation including troubleshooting resolving technical issues and ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Develop deep understanding of industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in the security technology field. Gain knowledge and experience that develops subject matter expertise across a wide variety of related systems and sensors.
• Maintain project documentation and update as necessary including equipment inventories site drawings wiring diagrams etc.
• Contribute to a safety culture that prioritizes employee safety across all work assignments and locations.
• Commit to V2Xs core values of integrity responsibility respect and professionalism.
• Participate in Air Cargo projects including acceptance testing trainings and other related tasks. Training will be provided.
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 0-3 years of experience in an engineering role (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Bachelors degree in engineering discipline computer science or related technology field.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to learn new systems processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a larger team.
• Experience working on multiple simultaneous projects; ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish project goals.
• Must be capable of passing background investigations for credentialing purposes as required.
• Must be capable of protecting sensitive customer vendor and company data according to established procedures.
• Must be able to travel 35% of the time on average subject to occasional fluctuation following required travel procedures (corporate travel card provided).
• Must be able to occasionally work outside of traditional work hours if project needs dictate.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software including MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with any of the following security technologies:
  • IP cameras
  • Video analytics
  • Person & vehicle screening systems (metal detectors X-Ray scanners etc.)
  • Radars
  • Laser sensors
  • Infrared sensors
  • Access Control & Biometric Systems
  • Low voltage electrical systems
• Strong ability to take initiative to determine next steps coordinate with project leads and own tasks through to completion.
• Working knowledge of various server architectures including windows linux and virtualization.
• Working knowledge of network architectures and configuring networked devices.
• Experience solving technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Experience with engineering drawing and design software especially AutoCAD.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline computer science or relevant field

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance

Compensation range:

• $65k - $70k

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each others differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism Integrity and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience:

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