Senior Field Systems Deployment Engineer

QinetiQ U.S.; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems & Field Service Engineer to support CUAS systems for the Digital Night Vision Technology customer at Fort Belvoir, VA.

This hybrid role blends system administration with hands-on field support across international locations. The role requires 5+ years in network/electrical engineering, Linux proficiency, and a DoD clearance; travel and austere environment work are expected.

Qualifications

• Network and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years).
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems technologies from deployment through sustainment.
• Very knowledgeable in Linux operating system.
• Willingness to travel internationally to austere environments/locations, support extended work weeks, and work with on-site teams at Fort Belvoir, VA as needed.
• Active DoD Secret or higher level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and configuration of enterprise systems for construction management, design coordination, and project delivery.
• Serve as a system administrator for high-value tooling, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Optimize business processes by creating SOPs and TTPs; modernize automated solutions to reduce manual overhead.
• Analyze system performance using back-end metrics; pro-actively resolve technical issues and ensure business continuity.
• Manage customer relationships and system onboarding/offboarding procedures.
• Maintain technical documentation and system usage guidelines.
• Conduct on-site installations, repairs, and maintenance of surveillance, communication, and network systems.
• Perform site surveys, hardware configuration, and sustainment support CONUS/OCONUS environments.
• Provide training for end-users and system operators.

Job description

QinetiQ Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems & Field Service Engineer to support CUAS systems for the Digital Night Vision Technology customer at Fort Belvoir, VA.

This hybrid role blends system administration with hands-on field support across international locations. The role requires 5+ years in network/electrical engineering, Linux proficiency, and a DoD clearance; travel and austere environment work are expected.