Lead Installation and Integration Engineer

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

About the role

The Lead Installation & Integration Engineer is a highly skilled professional who directs the deployment, assembly, and testing of complex technical systems. They will manage the physical integration of equipment, supervise teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and resolve critical troubleshooting issues.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:
  • Function as the Lead Engineer on major installations, coordinating on-site work, managing budgets, and keeping projects on schedule
  • Oversee a team to install and test equipment at remote locations
• System Deployment:
  • Configure hardware, route complex wiring, and assemble structural or technical equipment per engineering blueprints
  • Work from schematics, engineering drawings, wire lists, written or verbal instructions
  • Conduct testing of RF and digital systems
  • Determine methods, operations and sequences in setting procedures for constructing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, processing, and modifying electronic and mechanical products and equipment
• Troubleshooting:
  • Diagnose complex physical-layer faults, mechanical failures, or connectivity issues
  • Perform electronic, mechanical and technical assignments such as constructing, repairing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing & maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment, microwave products, electro-mechanical components, devices and systems
  • Operate related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to construct, test, process, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain specific products or equipment
• Quality Assurance:
  • Validate that all installations meet strict industry regulations, safety codes, and operational standards
  • Recommend changes or modifications to improve the operation or the quality of electronic or mechanical products and equipment
• General:
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Report any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in relevant fields (e.g., RF Technology, Program Management, Installation Engineering) with a history of leading projects
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on development, installation and fielding of VLF (very low frequency) systems
• Familiarity with solid state transmitters and related control systems
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high-pressure crisis management, and clear verbal communication for dealing with clients and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Hindi or other Indian regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada is beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally

Pay

Pay may range from $76.00 to $80.00 hourly. The pay range represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Comprehensive health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account
• Disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance
• Leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
• Flexible time-off for full-time salaried employees