Design Engineer

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

GENERAL FUNCTION: Working hand in hand with the Sales team, the Design Engineer designs and quotes certified government low voltage security systems and other commercial applications consisting of intrusion detection systems (IDS), automated entry control systems (AECS) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera systems (IP & analog). This role creates a concept design the represents parts, devices, communication schematics, wiring configuration and overall intent to generate quotes consisting of all the parts and labor to support the design for delivery to customer.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Specific Duties:

• Interfaces with the sales team to develop quotes-based leads and surveys
• Create design concepts, review submittal packages and as-built drawings to ensure they are accurate to the quote and the final stage of execution.
• Coordinates with sales personnel to create sales quotes, supporting narratives and diagrams.
• Coordinates with both customers and internal departments as needed to ensure designs and equipment lists are correct based on contracted scope of work
• Responsible for necessary design updates and revisions both pre-sale and post-sale
• Maintains current information on all products utilized by the company
• Periodically travels to site for site surveys and systems testing
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience in the Electronic Security Industry
• Minimum two years of technical education. Experience can be substituted for education.
• Experienced in systems design, implementation, wiring, retrofitting systems, integration of systems and central station equipment for Low Voltage Intrusion Detection, Automated Entry Control and Closed-Circuit Television systems and components, with basic Knowledge of standard communication protocols such as POTS, Serial Communication, Wide / Local area networks and associated equipment.
• Experience in reading and interpreting Security Systems Specifications and floorplans
• Familiarity with creating firm fixed price quotes based on sales leads and survey notes
• Experience with the following software applications
• Office 365, Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox
• Adobe Acrobat X Professional
• Windows 10 Professional
• Microsoft Visio and/or AutoCAD

Other:

• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to include overtime
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive clarity from ambiguity and ensure understanding between internal and external customers
• Must work well with others in a team environment

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.