Electronic Security Systems Designer / Engineer (Job number: 1229)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Security Systems Application Engineer to join their federal team. This remote role offers the opportunity to work on critical government and military projects across the U.S. and abroad. You will engage in the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales support to system design and commissioning. The position requires expertise in electronic security systems, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration while making a significant impact on national security.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

5 sick days

10 standard holidays

Eligible for benefits from day one

Bonus eligible

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Electronic Security Systems required.
• Proficiency in pre-sales engineering support and technical documentation.
• Ability to obtain security clearances for project support.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure security systems for federal projects.
• Perform hardware and software engineering for security systems.
• Provide training and support for system operations.

Skills

Electronic Security Systems

Pre-sales engineering support

Advanced computer skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree in a related technical field

Tools

Genetech

Milestone

Lenel

Softwarehouse C-cure 9000

Job description

We are seeking a Security Systems Application Engineer to join our federal team supporting project sites in the Huntsville, AL area. It is a remote / virtual (work from home) role with the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Our Engineers on this team get the unique opportunity to support some of our top government and military sites all over the United States, as well as some overseas. Our Engineers are engaged in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout. These duties may include cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, programming electronic security systems, executing system startup & commissioning, integrating systems, training the customer, and generating project closeout documents such as as-built drawings and manuals.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Remote / Virtual (Work from home) with the ability to travel as needed. Residence in Huntsville, AL preferred
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: Around 25%

As a Security Systems Engineer, you will:

• Perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Federal Security Projects.
• Design, estimate, and configure technically functional security systems, including enterprise security head end systems. Create drawing packages (technical data packages), sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical requirements.
• Coordinate and create necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assist in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
• Select controllers, end devices, and other materials to meet project specifications, and minimize the total cost of installation to ensure that the project cost comes in below estimate for assigned projects.
• Ensure maximum reuse of proven designs and programs.
• Keep management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assist in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control solution.
• Participate in customer meetings with project team. Perform value engineering to provide cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards with a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with commercial and/or industrial Electronic Security Systems (access controls, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/camera systems, etc), preferably with programming, configurations, and integrations. 5+ years experience preferred.
• Proficiency and experience working with pre-sales engineering support (cost estimating, sales support, performing pre-design site surveys, designing control system, shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, design packages and submittals, etc).
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances for projects being supported (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks). Active Department of Defense Secret (or higher) clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of Security Alarm building automation systems and other building subsystems. Proficiency with Genetech, Milestone, Lenel, and/or Softwarehouse C-cure 9000 strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or an Associate's Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Who We Are:

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List.
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.
• Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues.
• Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal.
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America.
• Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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