SENIOR ENGINEER

QED Systems, LLC; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability

Professional Growth Opportunities

Additional Benefits

Job summary

QED Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer in Alabama for full-time work supporting Project Manager Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT). This remote role requires active Secret clearance and involves substantial travel.

Responsibilities include design, integration, calibration, field support, and operations at diverse sites. Qualified candidates typically hold MA/MS (or BS with significant experience) in electronics/electrical engineering and have 10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree and experience requirements for a senior electrical/electronic engineering role.
• Active clearance level: Secret is required.
• Travel: at least 50% travel expected, domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, development and integration of electrical/electronic engineering projects.
• Performs system integration activities and installation of electrical/electronic systems.
• Supports lifecycle engineering efforts from design to field support.
• Analyses, troubleshoots and implements corrective actions for complex system issues.
• Install, configure and validate timing equipment and sensors for GCS operations.
• Calibrate timing devices and verify synchronization against reference signals.
• Maintain wiring diagrams, signal paths, calibration data and test results.
• Provide technical support for Site Installs and annual maintenance at global locations.
• Execute emergency maintenance and conduct tabletop exercises to refine procedures.
• As needed, assist with site visits, maintenance and equipment installation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

MA/MS from an accredited college or university

BS degree with 16 years of experience substituted for MA/MS

Engineering degree in electronics or electrical engineering preferred

Job description

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SENIOR ENGINEER

Full Time Professional AL, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting an Engineer to join our team, to support our customer, Project Manager Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT). This is a remote position.

Duties:

• Supports design, development and integration of complex electrical/electronic engineering projects.
• Performs system integration activities, including the installation and integration of electrical/electronic systems and subsystems into host platforms and customer environments.
• Supports engineering efforts across the system lifecycle, from design and development through integration, testing, deployment, and field support
• Analyzes and troubleshoots complex system-level issues; identifies root causes and supports the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Install, configure, and validate electrical and timing-sensitive equipment supporting GCS operations. This includes survey-grade reference timing receivers, signal processing modules, cable routing assemblies, and networked sensors.
• Conduct detailed calibration of timing devices, including verifying oscillator health, drift measurements, and synchronization accuracy against reference signals.
• Perform diagnostic evaluation of power systems, grounding paths, RF cabling, lightning protection interfaces, and environmental control subsystems at GMS sites.
• Maintain engineering-grade documentation of wiring diagrams, signal paths, calibration data, component serials, and electrical test results.
• Provide technical support for Site Installs and Annual Maintenance at global locations.
• Execute emergency maintenance on mission-critical electrical and timing components, analyzing faults using cable analyzers, oscilloscopes, test load tools, and GPS-timing verification equipment.
• Conduct tabletop exercises to test and refine operational procedures, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with conducting site visits and performing routine maintenance, calibration, and installation of equipment as required.
• Attend planning and status meetings as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• MA/MS from an accredited college or university required. Engineering degree in electronics or electrical engineering preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in the design, development and integration of electrical/electronic systems required.
• BS degree and sixteen (16) years of experience can be substituted for MA/MS degree requirement.

Travel:

No less than 50% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

This position will be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, government offices, military bases and depots, warehouse/maintenance shops, and/or fieldenvironments that include extended periods outdoors.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles (eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.
• Operate powered vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Lift/push/pull objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range:$130,000.00 - $140,000.00, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female