Systems Design Engineer (Physical Security)

TL;DR

Systems Design Engineer (Physical Security): Designing and deploying physical security systems including surveillance and access control with an accent on site surveys and technical documentation. Focus on creating detailed bills of materials, coordinating with customers, and ensuring system acceptance through rigorous testing and verification.

Location: Remote (USA), but requires frequent travel (up to 70%) to support site surveys and installation activities

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and technical support for government contracts, specializing in the deployment and administration of physical security systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of physical security systems, including surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection.
• Conduct site surveys, determine equipment placement, and produce design documentation using Visio and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate directly with customers to validate requirements and provide technical status updates.
• Support system implementation by creating installation statements of work and assisting field teams.
• Perform quality assurance, validation, and verification testing to ensure final system acceptance.
• Work with vendors on R&D and use diagnostic tools to calibrate and validate system performance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance and possess a valid U.S. passport.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or 4 years of equivalent experience).
• At least 4 years of broad technical experience supporting physical security or integrated systems.
• Strong proficiency with Visio and AutoCAD for technical design documentation.
• Ability to perform physical work, including working at heights and operating in outdoor environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education, training, and certificate reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible remote work arrangement combined with field-based activity.