Senior Communications and Network Engineer
Tampa/MacDill AFB, FL
Position Location: Tampa/MacDill AFB, FL
Position Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Senior Communications and Network Engineer will provide critical support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) technology integration initiatives, with responsibility for architecting, testing, and evaluating complex communication platforms in contested environments. This role is pivotal in driving the development and validation of next-generation capabilities for mission-critical operations.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Lead the planning and execution of test and evaluation activities for advanced communication and network systems.
- Architect, configure, and manage airborne and ground networks for technology demonstrations and operational assessments.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for network integration with USSOCOM PEO and stakeholder organizations.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of network performance, including throughput, latency, and reliability in contested RF environments.
- Develop and present detailed test reports and technical briefings to program leadership and stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations.
- Provide subject matter expertise on tactical data links, SATCOM systems, and advanced networking protocols.
- Manage the installation and integration of communications equipment on various platforms for test events.
- Must be willing to work onsite daily at customer or corporate locations at MacDill AFB, FL as directed.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required.
- Relevant experience and years of service may be considered in lieu of required education.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting DoD/SOF communication systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in network architecture, systems integration, and tactical communications.
- Proven ability to operate and configure network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, Keysight).
- Experience with tactical data links (e.g., Link 16) and SATCOM systems across various orbital paths (e.g., Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO).
- Familiarity with contested RF techniques and technologies.
- Ability to work as a member of a team with the skills and personality to lead discussions that result in positive desired outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with data pipeline concepts (Extract, Transform, Load - ETL) for processing sensor and network data.
- Experience supporting USSOCOM PEO-FW (Program Executive Office for Fixed Wing).
- Experience working with the Rapid Innovation Cell, PEO-SDA, SOF Common Core Architecture (SCCA), AFSOC Common Core Architecture (ACCA), and autonomy suites (e.g., FANTOM Core, Vigilant Spirit, Arbitrator, BMS Control Hub).
- Knowledge of sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems) payloads and integration.
- Familiarity with digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 certification is highly desired.
Travel: Up to 20% based on customer needs.
AIT Synergy has competitive benefits and compensation packages that include Medical/Dental coverage, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and training compensation relevant to task duties.
