System Integration Engineer IV

Systems Integration Engineer IV
Hybrid - Harvard MA

Job Description:

V2Xs Transportation Solutions Group is currently researching testing and providing demonstrations and security technology support to TSAs mass transit and intermodal partners across the United the past this group has supported multiple Super Bowls the Indianapolis 500 and Thanksgiving Day travel surges. The team is responsible for finding state-of-the-art technologies to screen passengers bags vehicles and left behind objects for nefarious items that may cause harm to personnel or critical addition the group focuses on cutting edge artificial intelligence being used across the detection technology space. The V2X TSG consists of a diverse group of professionals tasked with designing deploying and evaluating physical security systems at mass transit venues and during special security events throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for leading a small team in the design test integration and deployment of several video analytic software packages that focus on intrusion detection leave-behind object detection and behavior detection. This person will mentor less experienced staff members in project management techniques written and oral communications test design and execution statistical analysis and reporting results to sponsors.

This position is a hybrid position expected to work 3 days/week on average (typically Tues-Thurs) from the V2X office in Harvard Massachusetts. Comfort with daily phone and online interactions as well as strong and proactive management and collaboration skills are a must.

This position may require up to 1 week of travel per month to U.S. locations

Description:

• Lead new and ongoing technology evaluations at the V2X Harvard MA office and Ayer MA test facility.
• Lead new and ongoing technology evaluations at TSA stakeholder facilities across the country
• Lead 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.
• Guide and 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 leadership 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.
• Lead 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 as needed. Training will be provided.

Required Skills / Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience with security technologies with strong understanding of the operating characteristics capabilities integration process installation and life-cycle management of a wide variety of COTS physical security camera and sensor technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft office products including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills with experience briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to manage projects on the order of $1M from quick turnaround projects to longer duration projects (multi-year) with a staff of 1-5 personnel.
• Ability to lead testing activities including development of site-specific test plans test procedures and data collection plans.
• Ability to author and present technical reports and briefs based on analysis of operational test results and data collected from field sites to TSA and stakeholder audiences.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff members.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours including nights & weekends if/when specific test events require.

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Comfort working directly with senior level stakeholders.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drawing package.
• Working knowledge of networking sensor integration and communications protocols.
• The ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Prior experience with Video Management Systems (Milestone Genetec etc).

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline computer science or relevant field Prior federal government contract experience

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a SECRET Clearance

Technology Used:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software including MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with following security technologies is highly regarded:
  • 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
  • Drones (ground & airborne)
  • Various server architectures including windows Linux and virtualization
  • Network Architecture and configuration of networked devices

Salary Range: $100k-$115k

Working Environment:

• Mostly office-based occasional outdoor installation & testing activities.

Physical Activities:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time during testing or deployment events walk extended distances during site visits and lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work at heights including using ladders and on elevated work surfaces. Must be able to use hand tools. May be required to work in stakeholder facilities that require specific safety training (provided) for access (railyards airports port facilities etc.). May be asked to work outdoors during various weather conditions.

Required Experience:

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