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Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Lead Engineer-March 2024
Charleston
Mar 28, 2026
About Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Lead Engineer

  When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!

  Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time remote Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Lead Engineer opportunity available. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD Secret security clearance.

  ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

  Cambridge requires an Electronic Security System (ESS) Engineer to join our Team in support of a Critical Infrastructure Program. The Lead Engineer candidate will be assigned to multiple Mission-Critical Facility Design and Construction projects for a Navy Customer as the Lead Project Engineer across the Program. Responsibilities include:

  Conducts surveys and investigations at project sites to secure necessary data prior to initiating design work.

  Capture customer requirements and transfer those into ESS design. Provide technical responses to client request for information.

  Design and lead ESS solutions from initial concept through site survey, design phase, and implementation.

  Design and configure technically functional security systems, including enterprise security head-end systems. Creates drawing packages (technical data packages), sequence of operations, list of material, network layouts, and electrical requirements.

  Determine power and heat specifications for all integrated systems.

  Work with Network Engineering team to develop network topologies.

  Work with CAD Developers to modify, update, and prepare redline and As-Built drawing sets.

  Ensure technicians, subcontractors, and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards.

  Provide QA/QC oversight to project documents and deliverables.

  Lead installations, integrations, testing, and sustainment/upgrade support at various locations globally. Researches, designs, develops, and tests ESS equipment and solutions.

  Serves as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment.

  Applies professional knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts to: assess specific requirements, delineate appropriately engineered designs, and develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates and procurement packages.

  Specifies functional requirements, designs and tests components, analyzes designs, and integrates components.

  Evaluates overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability.

  Designs, analyzes, configures, tests and troubleshoots systems, as well as providing project engineering/program management support, development and evaluation support and engineering/life cycle support of a complex nature in a narrow area of specification.

  Conducts surveys and investigations at project sites to secure necessary data prior to initiating design work.

  Required QUALIFICATIONS

  Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

  Minimum 8-10 years of experience, including e xperience with designing solutions for IDS, ACS, CCTV, VMS.

  Bachelor’s in Engineering / relevant technical discipline preferred.

  A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar lead role.

  Working knowledge and / or formal training with UL 2050 and ICD 705 compliance preferred. (Example: UL 2050 Designing for Compliance certification course)

  Working knowledge of network infrastructure and architecture.

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  DMP Programmer preferred.

  AMAG Symmetry certification preferred.

  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  Active Passport.

  Ability to travel up to 1o%, both CONUS and OCONUS. 

  In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.

  PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

  Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements.  If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.

  Office setting:

  Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.

  Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

  May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. 

  BENEFITS AND PERKS

  Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

  Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

  401(k) matching and immediate vesting

  Paid time off and holidays

  Generous tuition & training assistance program

  Relocation assistance

  Sign-on bonuses

  Referral bonuses

  Performance-based bonuses

  Community involvement & outreach

  Wellness program

  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  Tickets at Work

  Refer to a friend

  If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting.  We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one here at Cambridge International Systems!

  MORE ABOUT US

  At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance with the application process, please visit  https://cbridgeinc.com/accessibility/  for information on how to request assistance.

   

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