Full-Time

Field Service Engineer 2

Deadline 5/6/27
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

North Charleston, SC, USA

In Person

US citizenship; TS/SCI eligibility; 75% travel, up to 1-month trips; willing to travel overseas.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • TS/SCI required
  • Information Technology background required
  • 2–5 years of experience in working with copper cable infrastructure (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A)
  • 2–5 years of experience in working with Single Mode and Multimode fiber (OS2, OM1, OM3, OM4)
  • Troubleshooting Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
  • Installing fiber optic transceivers (SFP, QSFP, media converters)
  • Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) fiber installation and safety, including OSHA safety standards and confined space training
  • Understanding of Data Center Infrastructure, including hot aisle/cold aisle environments, cable ladders, rack installation, and cable management
  • Knowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, such as Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Fiber Optic Power Meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD
  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visual Basic)
  • Must be able to lift, move, carry 50 pounds
  • U.S. Citizenship only
Responsibilities
  • Upgrading Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote locations CONUS and OCONUS
  • Designing and implementing cable infrastructure for data centers and outside plant fiber
  • Working with network engineers to establish layer 1-3 connectivity
  • Performing installation of routers, switches, encryptors and patch panels in racks
  • Working with node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers
  • Coordinating with remote site points of contact to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation
  • Coordinating with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct Keymat is ordered ahead of installation, working with local COMSEC custodians to send out appropriate COMSEC device to site
  • Creating cable diagrams before and update after installation is complete
Desired Qualifications
  • 2–5 years of experience in installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure
  • Performing fusion splicing, including splice-on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization
  • Working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders (TSO)
  • Prior military service or experience contracting with a government agency
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Health Insurance

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Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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