Sensor & Systems Integration Technician

CEIS | Government is seeking a hands-on Sensor & Systems Integration Technician to support advanced intrusion detection and monitoring systems as part of the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards (ARS) program. This role will assist in acquisition, integration, and troubleshooting of cutting-edge sensors and electronics supporting security innovation for advanced nuclear facilities. Work will be conducted in laboratory, testbed, and simulated field environments to enable rapid deployment and prototyping of physical security systems.

This position is ideal for someone who is mechanically and electrically inclined, technically curious, and comfortable working with a wide range of sensor technologies from radar to video analytics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in sensor acquisition and integration, including power and communication hookups for devices such as radar, LIDAR, PIR, microwave, sonar, and video analytics systems.
• Perform field-level troubleshooting and diagnostics on sensor hardware and supporting network devices (e.g., cameras, switches).
• Identify root causes of performance issues and work with vendors to implement hardware/software solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support design, test, and deployment of prototype detection systems.
• Participate in configuration and validation activities for detection zones and multi-sensor platforms.
• Maintain documentation of equipment setup, performance logs, and integration procedures.
• Operate safely in indoor and outdoor environments across a range of environmental conditions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in electronics, systems integration, or engineering technology.
• Hands-on experience wiring and troubleshooting electronic equipment (e.g., sensors, network devices, embedded systems).
• Understanding of power and communications hookups, including basic DC power, Ethernet, or RS-232/485 protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in field settings, troubleshoot live systems, and resolve real-time issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with engineering teams and vendors.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with intrusion detection systems and security sensor technologies (radar, PIR, LIDAR, video analytics, etc.).
• Experience working on DOE, DOD, or national lab projects.
• Comfortable supporting early-stage R&D, field prototyping, or systems integration activities.
• Vendor coordination experience including basic procurement and performance troubleshooting.
  
  

CEIS | Government is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

CEIS | Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.