Senior Tactical Systems Integration Engineer

The Opportunity
The Senior Tactical Systems Integration Engineer - Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) serves as the technical lead supporting the integration, testing, deployment, and operational employment of advanced Counter-UAS capabilities for Federal Government customers. The position integrates multi-vendor sensors, tactical communications, command and control (C2) systems, edge computing platforms, and defeat systems into mission-ready operational capabilities. The role works closely with government program offices, operational units, software developers, and industry partners to ensure successful fielding, testing, training, and sustainment of C-UAS solutions.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

Mission Systems Integration

• Integrate C-UAS sensors, effectors, C2 software, tactical communications, and edge computing platforms.
• Configure and validate radar, RF, EO/IR, AI-enabled analytics, and tactical network connectivity.
• Support Common Operating Picture (COP) integration using open architectures and standard interfaces.
• Maintain system integration documentation and configuration baselines.
• Support software installation, upgrades, and cybersecurity compliance.

Tactical Network Integration

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot tactical IP networks supporting expeditionary operations.
• Integrate wired, wireless, SATCOM, LTE/5G, and mesh networking solutions.
• Support edge computing and resilient communications in contested environments.
• Resolve interoperability, latency, and network performance issues.

Test, Evaluation & Experimentation

• Plan and execute developmental testing, operational testing, demonstrations, and field experimentation.
• Develop test plans, performance metrics, and acceptance criteria.
• Document deficiencies, lessons learned, and technical recommendations.

Operational Support

• Provide field engineering support during demonstrations, exercises, and deployments.
• Install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot C-UAS systems.
• Support mission planning, execution, and post-mission analysis.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers.
• Deliver technical briefings and capability demonstrations.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), design reviews, and working groups.

Training

• Develop operator and maintainer training.
• Create SOPs and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support New Equipment Training.