Job Description- Combat Management Systems Engineer
- Salaried / Full time
- Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.We are seeking a Combat Management Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and validation of combat management systems, tactical command-and-control capabilities, and integrated sensors aboard high-speed military craft and naval vessels. The ideal candidate will have experience with naval combat systems, sensor integration, system interfaces, full-lifecycle systems engineering, and depot-level modernization efforts, preferably supporting fast attack craft, patrol boats, or other small naval platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities- Support the integration of combat management systems (CMS), command-and-control (C2) capabilities, tactical displays, and mission systems aboard high-speed military craft.
- Coordinate the integration of radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), navigation sensors, and other mission-critical sensor subsystems.
- Develop and maintain system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), system architecture diagrams, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
- Analyze hardware and software interfaces between combat management systems, sensors, communications equipment, navigation systems, and platform infrastructure.
- Support integration considerations unique to high-speed military craft, including space, weight, power, cooling, environmental conditions, and shipboard equipment
- Prepare engineering reports, test procedures, interface documentation, design reviews, and system qualification artifacts.
Required Qualifications- Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience in systems engineering, combat systems integration, naval electronics, or mission-system development.
- Working knowledge of combat management systems, tactical command-and-control systems, or integrated naval mission systems.
- Experience integrating multiple hardware and software subsystems through defined interfaces.
- Familiarity with system requirements development, interface management, verification and validation, and configuration management.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level integration issues and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with fast attack craft, patrol boats, interceptor craft, littoral operations vessels, or other high-speed military platforms.
- Familiarity with combat management system architectures and naval combat system integration.
- Experience with radar, EO/IR, electronic warfare, navigation, communications, or other integrated mission sensors. Highly desired experience with Saab Sea Giraffe, Leonardo FC radar, Safran EO/IR, Indra ESM/COMINT, and Sylena decoy systems.
- Knowledge of naval tactical data systems, tactical networks, and relevant military communications interfaces.
- Familiarity with military and naval engineering standards and applicable environmental qualification requirements.
Clearance Requirements Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Pay Scales & Benefits The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.
Benefits include...
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
The pay range for this role is:
120,000 - 160,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (FSI))
