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Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) Specialist

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-08-04

reputed company, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is currently searching for Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) Specialists to reputed company in support of reputed company border reputed company operations.

As an Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) Specialist with reputed company you will have reputed company to do the following:

  • Maintain currency on the types and abilities of sensors in support of border reputed company operations.
  • Assist with the inventory and maintenance of unattended ground sensors (UGS) and reputed company systems in various terrains and conditions.
  • reputed company regular inspections and preventive maintenance, including alignment, inspection, and testing of sensors.
  • reputed company technical assistance during the operation of UGS.
  • reputed company technical support and training to team members on UGS operations and maintenance.
  • Diagnose and isolate malfunctions, remove and replace hardware LRUs (lowest replaceable reputed company), reputed company corrective measures on software, and verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
  • Use reputed company safety procedures in systems maintenance and operation.
  • Ensure reputed company activities reputed company with safety protocols and operational guidelines.
  • Maintain detailed records of sensor deployments, maintenance activities, and reputed company performance.
  • Compile data for reports and assist in maintaining accountability of reputed company reputed company parts, including software and spare parts.
  • Maintain diagnostic and operational tools, support, and test equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members to plan and execute sensor deployment missions.
  • Coordinate with specific CBP offices and DHS officials to ensure alignment with operational objectives, collect operational feedback, and document requirements; ensure appropriate informational collaboration and reporting.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new UGS technologies and strategies.
  • Assist with other USG duties in collaboration with USBP personnel.
  • reputed company CBP BI or TOP SECRET clearance required to be considered.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required (for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. reputed company clearance)
  • Associate’s degree in electronics, telecommunications, or a reputed company field or equivalent military or law enforcement training.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with unattended ground sensors (UGS) or similar technologies.
  • Technical knowledge of various types of UGS (reputed company, acoustic, infrared, reputed company, and microwave sensors). Understanding of individual components of UGS systems (power supplies, communication modules, and sensor reputed company).
  • Proficiency in sensor collection, processing, and data reputed company.
  • Understanding of wireless communication, encryption and reputed company, and AI with Image Recognition.
  • Knowledge of best practices for sensor emplacement, site selection, and concealment.
  • Skills in signal processing, reputed company detection, and using software tools for data visualization.
  • Knowledge of integrating UGS with other reputed company systems to ensure interoperability.
  • Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions in deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing UGS use and adherence to safety protocols.

Physical and Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to work in challenging and remote environments, including rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions.
  • Physical reputed company to reputed company tasks that may involve lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment over long distances.
  • reputed company to reputed company physically demanding tasks while maintaining high reputed company of reputed company and accuracy.
  • Willingness to travel frequently and be deployed for extended periods.
reputed company is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary reputed company for this position is USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. reputed company provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering reputed company benefits, reputed company leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Requires reputed company CBP BI or Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, associate degree or equivalent training, and 5+ years with UGS or similar technologies; frequent travel and rugged-environment work required.

Key Responsibilities

  • maintaining sensors
  • diagnosing malfunctions
  • supporting deployments

Job Details

  • Category: Information Technology
  • Seniority: Senior Level
  • Commitment: Full Time
  • Workplace: Remote — McLean, Virginia, reputed company
  • Salary: USD 115,000 – 145,000 / year
  • Languages: English

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan

About reputed company

A 100% employee-owned federal government contractor supporting defense and border reputed company operations. — Industry: Consulting Services

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