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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** EMD LLC
- **Location:** Woodbridge, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2975849575-2

## About the Role

BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. Related disciplines include: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering.

Three to five years of current experience in conducting technical security assessments, product evaluations, performing technical needs assessments and recommending security upgrades.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS, MS Office, Visio, and Auto CADD.

Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a rapport and professional working relationships.

Excellent writing and verbal skills

Must be able to obtain and maintain a medical clearance prior to deployment and is a condition of continued employment.

Travel between 25% to 30% to OCONUS locations

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

This position is located in Alexandria, VA. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the office or be willing to relocate.

## Description

Conduct technical security assessments and recommend security upgrades.

Produce a variety of written documents including memoranda, trip reports, telegraphic communications with posts; and engineering surveys or service reports detailing specific engineering services planned or performed.

Specify, design, procure, install equipment or products for technical security and information technology systems, such as:

Technical systems/closed-circuit television, intrusion detection and alarms, locking devices, access control and denial

systems, countermeasures equipment, and acoustic/RF attenuation technologies.

Computer systems/encryption, firewalls, forensics, network intrusion monitoring, and system security audit products.

Possess direct working knowledge of computer systems, computer security, and familiarity with operating systems, hardware platforms, and networks.


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