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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Bren Mar, Alexandria, VA; onsite with field travel as required
Terms: Full-time, Key Personnel position
About Chartis Federal
Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.
Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide analysis, design, development, and implementation support for TACCOM systems and applications. This position serves as a senior technical resource for secure, interoperable P25 communications and the network and IT architectures that support them.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyze, design, develop, and support implementation of tactical communications systems and applications
• Perform needs analyses and develop technical concepts, recommendations, and proposal-generation designs
• Address Government technical-design questions, issues, risks, and implementation decisions
• Design and evaluate conventional and trunked P25 systems, OTAR, data, microwave, VoIP, and supporting IT architectures
• Develop and review requirements, engineering plans, diagrams, specifications, interface documentation, and implementation artifacts
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, optimization, sustainment, and field implementation
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend secure, reliable, interoperable, and cost-effective solutions
• Coordinate with ICE engineers, regional program managers, field personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders
Requirements
• Eight or more years of systems engineering experience supporting complex communications or IT systems, including at least five years supporting P25, LMR, or comparable tactical communications environments, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, designing, developing, and supporting implementation of tactical communications systems and applications
• Technical expertise in P25 systems, conventional tactical communications, OTAR, trunking, data, microwave, VoIP, and IT architectures
• Experience with P25 tactical communications systems similar in scope and magnitude to ICE systems
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations to Government and operational stakeholders
• Ability to develop and review professional engineering documentation and system diagrams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the DHS/ICE suitability determination required for access to ICE systems and facilities
• U.S. citizenship required because the position involves the operation, management, or maintenance of DHS IT systems
Why Join Chartis Federal?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.
Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.
Location: Bren Mar, Alexandria, VA; onsite with field travel as required
Terms: Full-time, Key Personnel position
About Chartis Federal
Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.
Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide analysis, design, development, and implementation support for TACCOM systems and applications. This position serves as a senior technical resource for secure, interoperable P25 communications and the network and IT architectures that support them.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyze, design, develop, and support implementation of tactical communications systems and applications
• Perform needs analyses and develop technical concepts, recommendations, and proposal-generation designs
• Address Government technical-design questions, issues, risks, and implementation decisions
• Design and evaluate conventional and trunked P25 systems, OTAR, data, microwave, VoIP, and supporting IT architectures
• Develop and review requirements, engineering plans, diagrams, specifications, interface documentation, and implementation artifacts
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, optimization, sustainment, and field implementation
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend secure, reliable, interoperable, and cost-effective solutions
• Coordinate with ICE engineers, regional program managers, field personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders
Requirements
• Eight or more years of systems engineering experience supporting complex communications or IT systems, including at least five years supporting P25, LMR, or comparable tactical communications environments, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, designing, developing, and supporting implementation of tactical communications systems and applications
• Technical expertise in P25 systems, conventional tactical communications, OTAR, trunking, data, microwave, VoIP, and IT architectures
• Experience with P25 tactical communications systems similar in scope and magnitude to ICE systems
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations to Government and operational stakeholders
• Ability to develop and review professional engineering documentation and system diagrams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the DHS/ICE suitability determination required for access to ICE systems and facilities
• U.S. citizenship required because the position involves the operation, management, or maintenance of DHS IT systems
Why Join Chartis Federal?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.
Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.
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