Design Engineer

About the role

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is seeking a Design Engineer to support electronic security system projects for U.S. military and federal sites. The role involves full‑lifecycle engineering, with a focus on pre‑sales activities and field implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre‑design site surveys, create shop drawing submittals, and generate product literature.
• Design technically functional security systems, including enterprise head‑end, drawing packages, BOMs, network layouts, and electrical requirements.
• Support hardware, software, and network commissioning for federal security projects.
• Prepare drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installations, and provide field change information for as‑built documentation.
• Select controllers and devices to meet specifications while minimizing costs and ensuring reuse of proven designs.

Required profile

• Experience in pre‑sales engineering support such as cost estimating, site surveys, and design package creation.
• Ability to travel up to 20‑25% and obtain required security clearances.
• U.S. citizenship.

Required skills

• Advanced computer drafting tools.
• Knowledge of commercial electronic security systems (access control, intrusion detection, CCTV).
• Familiarity with Vindicator, Genetech, Milestone, Lenel, and Softwarehouse C‑cure 9000.
• Network+, CCNA or related certifications.

What we offer

• Salary range $70,000‑$110,000 plus bonus.
• Eligibility for benefits from day one, 3 weeks paid vacation, sick days, floating holidays, and standard holidays.
• Hybrid work arrangement with up to 20‑25% travel.