Senior Cable Engineer & SME — 75% Travel, Secret Clearance

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (Associate)-Cable Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a customer. The role requires expert problem solving, independent work, and strong communication skills in a technical cable engineering domain.

The position demands a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience, a Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility), and willingness to travel 75% or more. The stated starting pay ranges from $89,714 to $152,510 annually.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline is required.
• Secret clearance is required; Top Secret eligibility is also stated.
• Willing to travel 75% or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, analysis and research into complex problems.
• Serve as technical expert on high-level project teams and provide direction.
• Perform cable splicing, testing and installation per diagrams and specifications.
• Operate with independence and contribute to project completion.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Skills

Security clearance

Cable engineering

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (Associate)-Cable Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a customer. The role requires expert problem solving, independent work, and strong communication skills in a technical cable engineering domain.

The position demands a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience, a Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility), and willingness to travel 75% or more. The stated starting pay ranges from $89,714 to $152,510 annually.