Senior Security Design Engineer – Cyber-Physical Systems

M. C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Design Security Engineer to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. The role involves designing, integrating, and delivering security technologies for federal, local, and commercial clients, with relocation to San Jose, CA preferred.

You will lead regional engineering efforts, manage complex security projects, and collaborate with clients, partners, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Experience providing SE services for physical security systems and IT solutions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure security systems meet standards.
• Prepare technical submittals (Product Data, O&M, Warranty) for security projects with engineers, PMs and field techs.
• Support lifecycle of large-scale construction projects.
• Manage multiple project designs concurrently meeting customer standards.
• Coordinate with engineering team and project manager for proper communication and delivery.
• Attend coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to align security drawings and installation.
• Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, BOMs through project lifecycle.
• Lead Design Review sessions with team and client for design excellence.
• Develop and improve design standards.
• Lead complex projects, mentor and oversee execution through design excellence processes.
• Lead Pre-Installation Testing & Check Out of security equipment, coordinating schedule and shipments.
• Review RFPs, SOWs, and client specs; develop BOMs and forecast engineering time.
• Provide in-person site surveys and field troubleshooting/commissioning support.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/compsci

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Design Security Engineer to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. The role involves designing, integrating, and delivering security technologies for federal, local, and commercial clients, with relocation to San Jose, CA preferred.

You will lead regional engineering efforts, manage complex security projects, and collaborate with clients, partners, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with standards.