Level 3 Communications, Inc

BMC3 Chief Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $135K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active US Secret clearance or higher required.
  • Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, or Software Engineering; minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with at least 10 years of related experience.
  • Proven systems engineering tool application and experience with project planning and requirements management.
  • Expertise in complex systems design, integration, and life cycle development.
  • Track record of leading large-scale engineering projects, preferably within military joint programs.
  • Knowledge of BMC3 architectures, data link standards, and multi-domain operations.
  • Ability to effectively engage stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle for BMC3 products, from requirements to deployment.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams and external partners to meet technical objectives and mitigate risks.
  • Act as a liaison with customers and contractors on technical matters.
  • Collaborate with government and industry partners to align capabilities with operational needs.
  • Conduct system-level analyses to optimize BMC3 portfolio performance and resilience.
  • Drive R&D initiatives to integrate advanced technologies into solutions.
  • Develop and maintain BMC3 product technical roadmaps.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities for travel to customer sites for hands-on technical oversight.
  • Dynamic work environment supporting innovation and collaboration.
  • Professional development and mentorship for career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Title: BMC3 Chief Engineer

Job Code: 44941

Job Location: Plano, Rockwall, or Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off.

Job Description:

Lead company-wide engineering teams performing design, development, and test of integrated BMC3 capabilities. The BMC3 Systems Engineering Lead (LSE) will technically oversee teams performing development and test of integrated BMC3 offerings, aligning customer requirements with the team's overall technical capacity and maturity and ensuring that delivered capabilities meet each program's objectives. The LSE is responsible for the program technical baselines and associated deliverables, guiding the teams through project milestones while managing technical risk and tracking action items to closure. The LSE oversees the development and test of these complex systems that deliver significant impact on business and functional results.

This role requires a leader capable of driving innovation in multi-domain battle management while ensuring compliance with defense standards and operational requirements. The ideal candidate has prior technical expertise in BMC3 solutions, with experience in all aspects of the product life cycle.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for BMC3 product development, including requirements definition, system design and development, integration, testing, and deployment.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams of BMC3 engineers, architects, and developers as well as external partners and subcontractors to meet each program's technical objectives and deliverables, mitigating technical risks while operating within established project timelines and budgets.
  • Serve as a primary customer and associate contractor technical liaison.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, military branches, and industry partners, to align BMC3 capabilities with joint operational needs and emerging threats.
  • Conduct system-level analysis and trade studies across BMC3 portfolio to optimize performance, interoperability, and resilience in contested environments.
  • Drive research and development initiatives to incorporate advanced technologies into emerging solutions.
  • Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for BMC3 products and capabilities.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and briefings to executive leadership and external customers.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Travel to customer locations without supervision and provide onsite technical team guidance and oversight supporting successful demonstration of system performance objectives and mission success.


Qualifications:

  • Active US Secret clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering, and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with the application of systems engineering tools.
  • Demonstrated experience working with project planning, requirement management and scheduling.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or training in the integration of requirements, design and technology during the design and development of complex systems.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or training in product development and associated development life cycle.
  • Demonstrated track record leading large-scale engineering projects from concept to fielding, preferably in joint military programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of BMC3 architectures, data link standards, and multi-domain operations.
  • Demonstrated systems engineering background with experience in leading teams and collaborating with a diverse background of organizations and teams to accomplish whole system solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience Subject Matter Expertise in two or more of these areas:
    • C2 system architectures,
    • BMC3 product development,
    • Mission System Integration
  • Demonstrated ability to engage internal/external stakeholders at all level of the organization, responds effectively to changing situations, skilled at prioritization, statusing, and working multiple tasks in parallel.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Understanding of MBSE/Modeling and Simulation.
  • Understanding of physical architectures spanning across multiple security domains .
  • Experience with planning test, integration, verification, and validation activities.
  • Experience with Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) or similar joint all-domain command and control initiatives.
  • Familiarity with software-defined systems, DevSecOps practices, and agile methodologies.
  • Prior involvement in DoD acquisition processes, including Milestone reviews and system certification.


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