Installation Engineer, Associate

CompQsoft, Inc.•San Diego, CA

51m

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Service Engineer (FSE) to provide installation, maintenance, and sustainment support for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Security Surveillance Systems used by the U.S. Navy . This role requires local and remote travel to Naval sites. The FSE will be the primary technical representative on-site, responsible for the operational readiness of IDS, ACS and CCTV systems. System Installation and Deployment Installation: Work with Team Lead to execute the physical installation and configuration of ACS, IDS, CCTV surveillance systems at designated operational sites. Cabling and Infrastructure: Create cable pathways via cable trays, conduits, or underground. EO/IR Configuration: Perform initial setup, alignment, calibration, and bore-sight procedures for multi-sensor camera systems. System Integration: Integrate proprietary sensor systems with local network infrastructure and command-and-control (C2) interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow back to the operations center. Acceptance Testing: Perform rigorous site acceptance testing (SAT) and functional checks to verify system performance meets technical specifications and documented requirements. Maintenance and Sustainment Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and rapidly diagnose and repair complex system failures (corrective maintenance). Specialized Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot issues down to the component level, including ACS control panels, IDS control Panels, CCTV Servers, NVRs, Card Readers, BMS Door Strikes, Motion Sensors and more. System Upgrades: Perform hardware and software upgrades, patches, and modifications to deployed systems, adhering to strict configuration management (CM) protocols. Inventory Management: Manage, track, and secure spare parts, specialized tools, and test equipment (TMDE) inventory for assigned systems and deployment sites. Documentation Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of all maintenance actions, repairs, system configurations, and logbook entries in the designated maintenance management system. Safety Compliance: Ensure all installation and maintenance activities adhere to strict industry, client, and local safety standards, especially when working at heights (towers, mast installations).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field. (Extensive field experience may substitute for a degree.)
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the installation and repair of complex electronic systems, with a minimum of 2 years supporting DoD or large-scale federal surveillance systems (e.g., radar, C4ISR, sensor platforms).
Must possess or be immediately eligible to receive an Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Expert-level knowledge of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV.
Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting network communications (TCP/IP, serial links), Card Readers, Door Strikes, Motion Sensor, Cameras, DVRs, Controllers, etc.
Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency with test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
Must be willing and able to travel frequently (up to 50%).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work safely at heights and in various environmental conditions (extreme heat/cold).

Responsibilities

Execute the physical installation and configuration of ACS, IDS, CCTV surveillance systems at designated operational sites.
Create cable pathways via cable trays, conduits, or underground.
Perform initial setup, alignment, calibration, and bore-sight procedures for multi-sensor camera systems.
Integrate proprietary sensor systems with local network infrastructure and command-and-control (C2) interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow back to the operations center.
Perform rigorous site acceptance testing (SAT) and functional checks to verify system performance meets technical specifications and documented requirements.
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and rapidly diagnose and repair complex system failures (corrective maintenance).
Troubleshoot issues down to the component level, including ACS control panels, IDS control Panels, CCTV Servers, NVRs, Card Readers, BMS Door Strikes, Motion Sensors and more.
Perform hardware and software upgrades, patches, and modifications to deployed systems, adhering to strict configuration management (CM) protocols.
Manage, track, and secure spare parts, specialized tools, and test equipment (TMDE) inventory for assigned systems and deployment sites.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of all maintenance actions, repairs, system configurations, and logbook entries in the designated maintenance management system.
Ensure all installation and maintenance activities adhere to strict industry, client, and local safety standards, especially when working at heights (towers, mast installations).