What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Lead Engineering Technician position at VTG Defense?
Overview
What will you do?
Do you have what it takes?
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
VTG is seeking an Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Lead Technician, to support various projects CONUS and OCONUS.
What will you do?
Specific duties include: General technical knowledge to build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and electrical or electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems by performing the following duties:
- Discusses standard layout and assembly procedures and problems.
- May draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
- Review the system logs and error logs for any problem indications
- Physical inspection of all access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection devices to insure full functionality and proper alignment
- Test each access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection device installed to verify correct operations are recorded on the system log
- Test each backup battery installed in each ACS/IDS sub-system enclosure
- Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Sets up standard test apparatus and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
- Analyzes and interprets test data.
- Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
- Utilizes technical reports and charts, graphs, and schematics for system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
- Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
- Works collaboratively with the ESS Engineer and Project Manager.
- Responsible for the quality and schedule of installation activities.
Do you have what it takes?
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- (10) years of Installation experience with physical security access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection system hardware.
- (10) years of Installation experience with one or more systems in each of the following categories:
- Access Control System (ACS), LENEL, AMAG, VINDICATOR, HIRSCH, SOFTWARE HOUSE
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS): BOSCH, VINDICATOR, DIGITIZE
- Closed Circuit Television (CCTV): AMERICAN DYNAMICS, PELCO, AXIS, INTERLOGIX, BOSCH, AVIGILON, MILESTONE, TOSHIBA SURVEILLIX
- Security
- Certifications in any of the above a plus.
- Experience leading a team of technicians on successful installation projects.
- Experience reading and modifying installation designs, drawings, and blueprints.
Clearance:
- Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS
- Valid passport for international travel, with at least six months before expiration
Travel
- Ability to travel up to 60% CONUS and OCONUS.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
