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Fire Protection Engineering Jobs in California, MD

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Naval System Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies. * Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control ...

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Naval System Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA

$145K/yr

... engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies. * Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control ...

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Naval System Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies. * Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control ...

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Senior Naval System Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$116K - $160K/yr

... engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies. * Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control ...

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Senior Naval System Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$116K - $160K/yr

... engineering measures and techniques that prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies. * Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control ...

Pae

Naval Systems Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering ... Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation. * Performing ...

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Naval Systems Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering ... Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation. * Performing ...

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Naval Systems Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

... fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering ... Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation. * Performing ...

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Naval Systems Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA

$145K/yr

... fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering ... Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation. * Performing ...

Pae

Junior Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or ... Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89). Compensation Details: $80,000 - $100,000 ...

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Junior Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or ... Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89). Compensation Details: $80,000 - $100,000 ...

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Senior Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or ... Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89) Compensation Details: $80,000 - $100,000 ...

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Senior Test Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or ... Experience with ASW fire control system (e.g., AN/SQQ-89) Compensation Details: $80,000 - $100,000 ...

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Assistant Engineer

Piney Point, MD · On-site

... maintaining engineering systems, monitoring safety and environmental protection measures, and ... Participate in and perform assigned emergency duties, including fire, flooding, collision, and loss ...

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$95.4K

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How much do fire protection engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire protection engineering in California, MD is $95,365.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $107,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fire Protection Engineering vs Fire Safety Engineering?

AspectFire Protection EngineeringFire Safety Engineering
CredentialsPE license, engineering degreeSimilar certifications, often engineering or safety degrees
Work EnvironmentDesigning systems, code compliance, consultingRisk assessment, safety planning, training
Industry UsageBuildings, industrial facilities, infrastructurePublic safety, emergency planning, compliance
FocusSystem design, code adherence, technical solutionsSafety protocols, human factors, risk mitigation

Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Safety Engineering share overlapping credentials and work environments, but differ mainly in focus. Fire Protection Engineers primarily design fire suppression and detection systems, while Fire Safety Engineers concentrate on safety protocols and risk assessments. Both roles are vital in ensuring safety and compliance in various industries.

Fire Protection Engineering jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fire Protection Engineering job openings in California, MD as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,365 per year, or $45.8 per hour.
Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer

Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer

SURVICE Engineering Company

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer

  • Location: Patuxent River, Maryland
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required - U.S. citizenship required
  • Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 Depending on Experience and Education
  • Travel: 5%
  • Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer to support our Patuxent Area Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer

  • Provide technical subject matter expertise for the planning and development of V&V plans, reports, and data analysis for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
  • The JSE provides a realistic, high-fidelity simulated threat environment for multiple 5th generation fighter aircraft and other front-line DoD aircraft.
  • The successful candidate will bring subject matter expert analysis capabilities to help establish the credibility of the JSE. In addition to the overarching planning, briefing, and reporting of V&V efforts, the successful candidate will assist with understanding and evaluating flight test data and corresponding M&S data and how to statistically compare those types of data.

Minimum Qualifications of Multidisciplinary Senior Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics related field and 3+ years of relevant experience (preferably 8+ years of relevant experience). Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

Primary Knowledge & Skills Desired

  • Mission Systems Flight Test
  • Systems Engineering/Architecting (with a strong technical background)
  • Technical Writing (Word Documents and PowerPoint briefs to convey technical material)
  • Modeling and Simulation (M&S)

Additional Skills

  • Leadership (technical strategy development, guidance, and communication)
  • Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A)
  • Mission systems (radar/ESM/EO/IR, datalinks, fusion, fire control systems, or missiles)
  • Threats

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.


SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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