DoD Skillbridge - Systems Engineer

Ultra Intelligence and Communications

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with DoW mission systems, C2, ISR, or tactical networking.
  • Proven integration expertise with tactical data links, ISR systems, or gateway architectures.
  • Hands-on experience in operations, analysis, or technology roles within DoW missions.
  • Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Deep understanding of USMC operations and fielded C2/ISR systems.

Responsibilities

  • Accelerate deployment of Ultra I&C products across military environments.
  • Develop integration strategies, technical papers, and CONOPS documentation.
  • Deliver briefings to stakeholders on technical and operational matters.
  • Support trade shows and mission exercises to showcase tactical capabilities.
  • Conduct market research on C2 trends, competition, and partner opportunities.
  • Lead the integration of Ultra products into operational centers and environments.
  • Resolve performance issues in live operational settings.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus based on performance.
  • Generous PTO package and 11 holidays.
  • Early finish on Fridays for work-life balance.
  • 401K plan with company matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Student loan assistance program to support employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Accelerate adoption and operational deployment of all Ultra I&C products across Joint, Coalition, and Federal mission environments. This role with have a specific focus on the Marine Corps, MARFORSYSCOM and MAGTF C2 program office.
This is not a traditional systems engineer role. It is a mission-focused integration position requiring hands-on deployment expertise, operational credibility, and the ability to translate technical capability into mission impact.
• Partner with Business Development, Sales, Program Management and Solutions Architecture to understand customer needs.
• Develop technical integration approaches, white papers, and CONOPS.
• Deliver technical briefings to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Support trade shows, industry days, and mission exercises.
• Research the C2 market for competition, trends, partner opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Lead field integration of Ultra products into MAOCs/AOCs/MOCs, ISR cells, Tactical edge environments, Sensor and CUAS ecosystems
• Troubleshoot interoperability and performance issues in live environments.
• Serve as the primary (or secondary) technical point of contact during exercises, demonstrations or technical discussions.
• Translate system performance and integration constraints into operational terms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
• Min. 8 years supporting DoW mission systems, C2, ISR, or tactical networking. • Experience integrating tactical data links, ISR systems, or gateway architectures either as an operator, analyst, JICO or tech.
• Experience with DoW tactical and operational levels of war - have you been in real world/exercise scenarios in which DoW missions are conducted.
• Experience with service level, joint or coalition data link networks. Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS -
• Deep USMC operational background, experience with fielded USMC C2, ISR or gateway systems either as operator, analyst, leader or tech.
• Hands-on Linux, virtualization, and container deployment experience.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (Layer 2/3, VLANs, firewall rules).
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Combination skillset of understanding operations with at least an intermediate level of understanding the technology behind the systems.

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
  • Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Friday
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings


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