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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
Occasional travel
Engineering - Systems
Charleston, SC (On/Off-Site)
ABOUT US:
Fathom 4 (www.fathom4.com) is the kind of defense services company that you've always wanted to work with... and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support, including our employees, clients, troops, and community. We are in the people business, and that principle drives our culture. We hire people for a career, not just a particular project. When we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you, we know you will do what you can to care for the client. Fathom 4 grows when we build teams that feel the same way.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the architectural design of an Electronics Warfare (EW)/Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) software system, ensuring cohesive, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Translate operator and government requirements into actionable technical direction for developers, integrators, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a trusted advisor to customers, fostering long-lasting relationships.
• Guide government and contractor teams to prevent architecture sprawl (e.g., unnecessary databases, mismatched stacks).
• Recommend hosting solutions (Azure IL4/5, AWS GovCloud, Platform One, hybrid) based on access timelines, ATO pathways, and scalability.
• Present and defend technical designs to government leadership and engineering teams (10–20+ audience).
• Oversee data flow, API, and system integration decisions across distributed teams.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant IT major from an ABET Accredited institution. In lieu of a degree, extensive real-world experience with relevant certifications will be considered.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a current DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to become eligible for upgraded access to the TS/SCI level.
• Strong, hands-on background in software engineering or system integration (5–8+ years).
• Experience with EW, SIGINT, RF, or complex DoD technical systems.
• Familiarity with at least one DoD-relevant cloud environment (Azure IL5, AWS GovCloud, or Platform One).
• Ability to brief and lead technical discussions confidently in front of groups.
• Working knowledge of modern architectures (containers, CI/CD, APIs, microservices) and basic cybersecurity/RMF awareness.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with RF, Spectrum operations, and/or Signals Intelligence.
• Background in MBSE, structured design (SysML/UML), or data modeling.
• Familiarity with Iron Bank, Big Bang, Platform One, or other DOD hosted DevSecOps pipelines.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of end users and technical resources.
• Ability to present technical material and plans to groups of people.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to propose solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and compliance including DISA STIG and RMF controls.
• Ability to provide SME (Subject Matter Expert) support, troubleshoot issues, and validate solutions.
LOCATION:
• Charleston, SC with 10% expected travel.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Fathom 4, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Fathom 4 (www.fathom4.com) is the kind of defense services company that you've always wanted to work with... and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support, including our employees, clients, troops, and community. We are in the people business, and that principle drives our culture. We hire people for a career, not just a particular project. When we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you, we know you will do what you can to care for the client. Fathom 4 grows when we build teams that feel the same way.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the architectural design of an Electronics Warfare (EW)/Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) software system, ensuring cohesive, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Translate operator and government requirements into actionable technical direction for developers, integrators, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a trusted advisor to customers, fostering long-lasting relationships.
• Guide government and contractor teams to prevent architecture sprawl (e.g., unnecessary databases, mismatched stacks).
• Recommend hosting solutions (Azure IL4/5, AWS GovCloud, Platform One, hybrid) based on access timelines, ATO pathways, and scalability.
• Present and defend technical designs to government leadership and engineering teams (10–20+ audience).
• Oversee data flow, API, and system integration decisions across distributed teams.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant IT major from an ABET Accredited institution. In lieu of a degree, extensive real-world experience with relevant certifications will be considered.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a current DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to become eligible for upgraded access to the TS/SCI level.
• Strong, hands-on background in software engineering or system integration (5–8+ years).
• Experience with EW, SIGINT, RF, or complex DoD technical systems.
• Familiarity with at least one DoD-relevant cloud environment (Azure IL5, AWS GovCloud, or Platform One).
• Ability to brief and lead technical discussions confidently in front of groups.
• Working knowledge of modern architectures (containers, CI/CD, APIs, microservices) and basic cybersecurity/RMF awareness.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with RF, Spectrum operations, and/or Signals Intelligence.
• Background in MBSE, structured design (SysML/UML), or data modeling.
• Familiarity with Iron Bank, Big Bang, Platform One, or other DOD hosted DevSecOps pipelines.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of end users and technical resources.
• Ability to present technical material and plans to groups of people.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to propose solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and compliance including DISA STIG and RMF controls.
• Ability to provide SME (Subject Matter Expert) support, troubleshoot issues, and validate solutions.
LOCATION:
• Charleston, SC with 10% expected travel.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Fathom 4, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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