Electrical Engineer, Controls (TS Clearance)

Company: Fusion ICS
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 95,000-160,000 About FusionICS, LLC At Fusion, we specialize in mission-critical engineering, infrastructure, and IT solutions for federal and defense organizations . As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , we bring a commitment to excellence, security, and innovation to every project. Our team of elite engineers and technical experts is dedicated to powering the future of secure facilities by providing cutting-edge engineering solutions . When you join Fusion, you become part of a company that values technical expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to national security . We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to support mission-critical operations across government and defense installations . Position Summary: We are seeking a Control Systems Characterization & Modeling Subject Matter Expert (ICS/SCADA SME) to support federal mission partners conducting engineering-based intelligence analysis and technical assessments of facility control systems in CONUS and OCONUS locations. This role blends hands-on control systems/automation expertise with structured Intelligence Community (IC) product developmentproducing clear, defensible written and graphical assessments, system characterizations, and models from classified and unclassified sources. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with industrial/building control systems (e.g., PLC/HMI/SCADA/BAS), facility infrastructure, and engineering tradecraft, along with the ability to communicate technical findings to mission stakeholders in secure environments. Key Responsibilities: Engineering-Based Intelligence Analysis: Analyze and assess classified and unclassified reporting, open-source information, imagery, and technical documentation to characterize facility control systems and enabling infrastructure. Determine and document key design attributes, material properties, operating equipment, and procedures; identify vulnerabilities, defeat opportunities, and recovery/reconstitution timelines. Apply engineering principles and judgment to develop facility- or topic-specific assessments that are technically defensible and mission-relevant. Intelligence Community Product Development: Develop textual and graphical IC products and models in accordance with customer/IC standards, methodology, sourcing, and classification rules. Produce and maintain Word/Excel/PowerPoint deliverables; develop control system characterizations and supporting models (e.g., system architecture, signal/data flows, equipment inventories, and functional descriptions). Support customer-directed toolchains (e.g., BIM/Revit or other modeling platforms) as required for system/facility characterization. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with prime contractor personnel, subcontractors, and Government stakeholders (e.g., DTRA, DIA/UFAC, DoD, and other IC partners) to provide ICS/SCADA and facility engineering insight. Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and production planning; respond to RFIs and tasking with timely, high-quality deliverables. Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineers/analysts (electrical, mechanical, civil, protective design, and O&M) to ensure integrated assessments. Consultation, Education & Technical Review: Provide engineering-based consultation via briefings, discussions, and written materials on control systems, facility infrastructure, protective design, vulnerabilities, and operations. Support (and when directed, deliver) instruction/briefings at customer training venues (e.g., Underground Facility Schoolhouse) and during technical exchanges or tours. Perform technical quality reviews of HDBT-related products to ensure adherence to engineering tradecraft and analytical standards. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art industrial and building control practices, tooling, and emerging technologies relevant to control systems assessment and modeling. Recommend improvements to analytical workflows, collection strategies, and essential elements of information (EEIs) to strengthen assessment fidelity and speed. Support evaluations and ground-truth efforts (e.g., measurements, equipment readings/signatures, facility scans) when required; document workflows and results. Crisis & Contingency Support: Be available for night/weekend work in response to crises or time-sensitive contingencies upon Government notification. Deploy to CONUS/OCONUS locations on short notice when mission requirements demand. Qualifications & Requirements: Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience). Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial/building controls engineering, automation, SCADA/ICS operations, or control system cybersecurity/assessment. Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings (e.g., one-lines, schematics, P&IDs), equipment submittals, O&M documentation, and control narratives. Experience supporting DoD/IC missions, government contracting, or work in high-security/mission-critical environments preferred. Certifications & Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS) architectures, field devices, communications (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, OPC), and power/control interfaces. Ability to produce clear system characterizations (hardware/software inventories, network/control architectures, and functional descriptions) suitable for mission customers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to produce professional, publication-ready deliverables. Familiarity with modeling/diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, BIM/Revit, CAD, or comparable) preferred. Strong technical writing, briefing, and customer communication skills. Soft Skills & Competencies: Analytical rigor and attention to detail; ability to defend technical conclusions with evidence and sound engineering judgment. Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and manage multiple deliverables under deadline. High degree of discretion and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information appropriately. Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SCI access (and any additional accesses) as required by assigned duties. Work Environment & Schedule: Work is performed primarily in secure Government facilities (e.g., SCIF environments) with strict access controls and classification handling requirements. Role is primarily on-site in the National Capital Region; CONUS/OCONUS travel and deployed support may be required based on mission needs. May require extended hours, night/weekend work, and short-notice surge support during crises or contingencies. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and work effectively in secure office environments. Ability to travel and operate in field or austere environments when required, including walking extended distances, climbing stairs/ladders, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to wear required PPE and comply with site safety requirements during facility visits. Salary & Benefits: Compensation: Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience and security clearance level. Annual Review: Compensation is reviewed annually as part of FusionICS' performance and salary review process. Benefits Package: Medical & Retirement Plans: Eligible to participate in medical insurance and 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% company match . Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 120 hours (15 days) of vacation per year . Sick Leave: Employees receive 5 days of sick leave per year . Federal Holidays: FusionICS provides 11 paid holidays per year .

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