Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) Specialist – Part-time/On-call

🕒 August 21

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1975

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🎖️ Defense

Consulting • Healthcare • Defense

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned company that specializes in information technology, engineering, and analytical support. Focused on mission support, they provide services such as test and evaluation, training, and digital engineering. With a strong commitment to veteran outreach and a diverse workforce, AMERICAN SYSTEMS aims to empower its employees in their careers while serving a wide array of government contracts.

📋 Description

• Provide on-call support for urgent operational requirements as needed • Maintain familiarity with sensor capabilities and applications in border security operations • Assist in the inventory, deployment, and maintenance of UGS systems in diverse terrains and conditions • Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance, including alignment, inspection, and sensor testing • Provide technical assistance during UGS operations and train team members in system use and maintenance • Diagnose and resolve malfunctions, replace hardware components, troubleshoot software, and verify corrections • Follow established safety procedures for all maintenance and operations • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational guidelines in all activities • Maintain detailed records of deployments, maintenance, and system performance, and compile data for reports • Manage accountability for system components, including hardware, software, and spare parts • Maintain diagnostic and operational tools, support equipment, and test systems • Collaborate with CBP offices, DHS officials, and USBP personnel to align operational objectives and ensure proper reporting • Contribute to the development and implementation of new UGS technologies and strategies

🎯 Requirements

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET clearance • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance • Associate’s degree in electronics, telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent military/law enforcement training) • 5+ years of experience with UGS or similar technologies • Technical knowledge of UGS systems, including seismic, acoustic, infrared, magnetic, and microwave sensors, and their components (e.g., power supplies, communication modules) • Proficiency in data collection, processing, and transmission, including wireless communication, encryption, and AI-based image recognition • Skills in sensor emplacement, site selection, signal processing, anomaly detection, and data visualization tools • Experience integrating UGS with other security systems and adapting to various geographical and environmental conditions • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and safety protocols governing UGS use • Ability to work in rugged, remote environments and adverse weather conditions • Physical endurance for lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment over long distances • Willingness to travel frequently and support extended deployments • Capability to perform physically demanding tasks with precision and focus

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee-owned company • Part-time/on-call work arrangement