Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer designs, integrates, tests, deploys, and maintains hardware and software for mobile and fixed computing environments. Translates operational requirements into system configurations, develops deployment tools and automation scripts, and supports secure communications with enterprise applications. Responsibilities include imaging, integration, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity compliance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configure, integrate, test, and maintain Windows-based tablets, fixed terminals, readers, and associated hardware and software.
• Develop, test, and maintain software utilities, automation scripts, deployment packages, device images, drivers, and configuration tools.
• Integrate and troubleshoot communications between devices and enterprise applications over wired, wireless, cellular, and satellite networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and data exchange.
• Coordinate system changes and deployments with development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics teams; verify compatibility and readiness before production deployment.
• Apply applicable STIGs, perform SCAP validation and vulnerability testing, and document remediation and cybersecurity compliance.
• Analyze and resolve hardware, software, and communications issues; maintain technical procedures and configuration documentation; and provide guidance to deployment and support personnel.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems integration, hardware/software configuration, or deployment automation.
• Experience with Windows imaging, drivers, application deployment, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Proficiency in PowerShell or comparable scripting tools; experience with programming languages such as C# or C++.
• Understanding of networking, secure communications, web services, and enterprise data exchange.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting integrated hardware and software solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, SCAP validation, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have prior or active Public Trust security clearance.
• Must work onsite in Coggins Alexandria, Virginia Headquarters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Experience:

• Active Directory GPO, Windows Drivers for tablet computers: 5 years (Preferred)
• programming languages such as C# or C++.: 5 years (Preferred)
• deployment automation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person