Senior Field Engineer (2025-0011)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Engineer in Chantilly, VA, responsible for deploying, installing, and maintaining critical systems for customer operations. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and involves dynamic project work, including technical leadership and training for junior staff.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of engineering experience with relevant qualifications in electrical or computer engineering. The position includes approximately 30-40% travel within the CONUS region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as an engineer supporting technical programs.
• Current TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, and telecommunications systems.
• Coordinate testing of equipment and install applicable cables.
• Provide technical direction and training to less experienced staff.

Skills

IP Related Services: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, SIP

Cisco routers and switches installation

Commercial PBX and VOIP/data telephony

UPS systems and AC/DC power systems

CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable fabrication

SONET rings and hardware

Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering

8-10 years of related experience if no degree

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Senior Field Engineer

We are actively hiring a Senior Field Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Mission Technology and Solutions Business Unit, working in Chantilly, VA.

Approximately 30-40% CONUS travel will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Field Engineer will deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer operations. This is a fast-paced program that requires someone who works well in a dynamic environment. The Field Engineer will be responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. Responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and training of less experienced staff. Must have the ability to complete complex assignments without direction and direct those engineers that are more junior. Ensures that systems are implemented in a tight time frame and within budget. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate data centers for the installation of equipment.
• Install applicable equipment (with racks if needed)
• Perform onsite testing of equipment and coordinate with other engineers.
• Install and connect applicable cables.
• Coordinate pick-up and delivery of equipment.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Add/remove physical connectivity to various networks for users.
• Perform physical setup and configuration of desktop hardware and software to include external peripherals.
• Develop solutions to technical issues with hardware and software in multiple areas or disciplines.
• Build workstations per established procedures.
• Provide software and hardware support.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or if no degree, 8-10 years of related experience performing engineering functions on programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• 8+ years as an engineer supporting technical programs.
• Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, and SIP.
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches.
• Experience with commercial PBX and associated telephones, VOIP/data telephony.
• Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection.
• Working knowledge of CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable, connectors, and demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment.
• Experience working with SONET rings and associated hardware.
• Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office.

Current TS/SCI with Poly is required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.