Senior Systems Engineer – Tactical Network, SATCOM & RF

About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer provides end‑to‑end systems engineering support for complex Department of War tactical communications systems, focusing on integrated network, RF and SATCOM architectures. This remote position works with Army stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness and mission readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering across the lifecycle – requirements, design, integration, test, fielding and sustainment.
• Translate Operational Needs Statements and Capability Production Documents into technical solutions and system architectures aligned to Army tactical network baselines (WIN‑T, T2C2, NGC2).
• Integrate RF, SATCOM and IP‑based transport into unified architectures and support engineering working groups, IPTs and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Conduct interoperability assessments with joint, coalition and commercial interfaces and provide technical oversight of lab integration, field testing and technology insertion.
• Develop technical documentation such as CONOPS, architecture diagrams, interface control documents and test plans/reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred) with 8–12+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of DoW systems engineering processes, lifecycle frameworks and Army Tactical Networks.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret clearance (or higher).

Required skills

• Army Tactical Networks (WIN‑T, T2C2, NGC2 evolution).
• SATCOM architectures (TDMA/FDMA) and RF systems.
• IP networking concepts and protocols.
• DoDAF architecture development and system documentation.
• System integration, testing and root‑cause analysis.