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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k.
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Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
Learn more about ENSCO.
Position Description
ENSCO RAIL's Division designs, develops and manufactures precision, high speed, real-time track inspection systems for the national and international railway market. We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our service group, to provide installation, test, debug and repair of complex railway-vehicle-based electro-mechanical inertial and optical based data acquisition systems.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Field service, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of equipment on railway vehicles at various domestic and international customer sites, as well as in our facilities.
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Installation, calibration and testing of track inspection systems on railway vehicles.
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Assembly, test, debug and repair of electronic circuit boards, cables, component chassis wiring, sensor assemblies and associated computer equipment.
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Support design engineers in the assembly, test and debug of new products.
This position will be based out of Chambersburg, PA.
Qualifications Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Technical experience or formal training in the service of complex, automated, industrial or transportation-related systems.
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Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
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Understanding and troubleshooting of complex software-electro-mechanical systems, including both software and hardware functionality and interactions between the two.
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Working independently at customer sites investigating, diagnosing, and resolving system problems.
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Electro-Mechanical system level assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair.
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Performing data analysis to troubleshoot electro-mechanical data acquisition systems.
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Installing and configuring application software and operating systems, including but not limited to: Windows 95, 7, 10, Linux, Qnx)
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Installing and configuring local area network (LAN) and wireless (Wi-Fi) systems,
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Cable fabrication and management, including Coax, Cat5, Cat6, Fiber,
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Configuring computer networks and Network Switches.
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Testing, installing as well as remote and onsite servicing systems, containing highly sophisticated sub-assemblies including lasers, optics, data acquisition electronics, mechatronics, and high-performance computing hardware and software.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to perform the following:
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Effectively communicate with customers by telephone and in person to diagnose and resolve system problems.
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Perform basic electrical/electronic circuit analysis.
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Effectively use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators and general laboratory test equipment for testing and troubleshooting equipment to the component level.
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Climb a 15 foot high ladder to gain access to railroad vehicles.
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Work in tight spots under and about railway vehicles.
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Work 12 hour shifts as necessary when on field assignments.
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Work in inclement weather as needed.
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Must be able to lift 50 pound objects and carry them a distance of 150 feet.
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Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
Qualifications Desired:
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Experience in railroad testing or inspections.
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