Infrastructure (Inside Plant) Design Engineer

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia; Lexington Park, MD, Maryland; Spring Lake, North Carolina

Job Description Are you a visionary engineer looking for a challenge that combines innovation, impact, and cutting-edge technology? We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Department of War space. As a key player in our organization, you'll have the opportunity to design and develop state-of-the-art network infrastructure and inside plant systems for some of the most advanced government facilities in the world. Our work is centered around supporting the Special Operations community, providing a unique chance to contribute to projects that have a significant impact on national security and defense. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in telecommunications and building technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, and products for commercial, industrial, and military applications
• Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing meet functional specifications and customer requirements
• Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software to create plans, update libraries, and coordinate drawing production
• Provide technical input for scopes of work and budgetary estimates
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and the project architectural team
• Design structured cabling, voice and data systems, communications room layout, and building infrastructure for low-voltage systems
• Develop construction specifications and drawings, conduct site surveys, and facilitate contractor coordination

What You'll Need:

• Current knowledge of codes and technologies in telecommunications and building technologies
• Experience with structured cabling systems from an installation and basic design perspective
• Ability to perform break-fix on Inside Plant cable infrastructure
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software

We're offering one of three exciting locations:

• Chesapeake, VA - The Tidewater area of Southeast Virginia with a mix of city and beach life
• Lexington Park, MD - Scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor
• Spring Lake, NC - Growing community with a small-town charm in the Sandhills region of North Carolina

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. If you're a motivated and talented engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of shaping the future of defense technology.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma and at least 8 years of experience developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling
• Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective
• Well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage and telecommunications systems
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visio for producing floorplans and cut sheets

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least 10 years of related experience, including experience with data/voice structured cabling systems, audio/visual and VTC, wireless systems (including Wi-Fi and public safety distribution systems), access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (If certification has not been obtained, a willingness to obtain certification upon starting position.)
• Networking fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, VLANs, Multicast); exposure to designing and integrating multi-class networks
• Proficient in Visio, AUTOCAD, and/or equivalent drawing program.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Relevant experience to planning and designing cable infrastructure that support the DoD environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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