Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) Specialist (Part-timeOn-call)
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.
*** This job requisition is for potential upcoming work at AMERICAN SYSTEMS and does not represent a current opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted when the work becomes available. ***
Responsibilities
As an UGS Specialist (part-time) you will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Provide on-call support for urgent operational requirements as needed.
- Maintain familiarity with sensor capabilities and applications in border security operations.
- Assist in the inventory deployment and maintenance of UGS systems in diverse terrains and conditions.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance including alignment inspection and sensor testing.
- Provide technical assistance during UGS operations and train team members in system use and maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve malfunctions replace hardware components troubleshoot software and verify corrections.
- Follow established safety procedures for all maintenance and operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational guidelines in all activities.
- Maintain detailed records of deployments maintenance and system performance and compile data for reports.
- Manage accountability for system components including hardware software and spare parts.
- Maintain diagnostic and operational tools support equipment and test systems.
- Collaborate with CBP offices DHS officials and USBP personnel to align operational objectives and ensure proper reporting.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new UGS technologies and strategies.
Qualifications
- Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
- Associates degree in electronics telecommunications or related field (or equivalent military/law enforcement training).
- 5 years of experience with UGS or similar technologies.
- Technical knowledge of UGS systems including seismic acoustic infrared magnetic and microwave sensors and their components (e.g. power supplies communication modules).
- Proficiency in data collection processing and transmission including wireless communication encryption and AI-based image recognition.
- Skills in sensor emplacement site selection signal processing anomaly detection and data visualization tools.
- Experience integrating UGS with other security systems and adapting to various geographical and environmental conditions.
- Knowledge of laws regulations and safety protocols governing UGS use.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in rugged remote environments and adverse weather conditions.
- Physical endurance for lifting carrying and transporting equipment over long distances.
- Willingness to travel frequently and support extended deployments.
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks with precision and focus
EEO Statement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
