Tactical Networks Mission Engineering Lead Systems Engineer

Atlas Tech

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • 7+ years leading multi-site or remote engineering teams.
  • 7+ years developing technical documentation for DoD or Government agencies.
  • Experience coordinating with Navy programs and federal agencies.
  • Proven performance in stakeholder-facing roles requiring relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of CONOPS for tactical networks.
  • Manage integration with external stakeholder capabilities.
  • Coordinate efforts with various Fleet and Warfare Development Commands.
  • Lead remote teams in development and testing of tactical networks products.
  • Field new network implementations efficiently.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package to support employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Encouragement for community involvement.
  • Positive company culture emphasizing creativity and teamwork.
  • Environment supportive of transitioning military personnel.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a talented Tactical Networks Lead Systems Engineer in support of PMW-160 Tactical Networks. This is a full-time position working out of San Diego, CA.

If you are comfortable in intense, fast-paced environments, can think on your feet, and can excel in team-based collaborative efforts, then this may be the right job for you.

The Tactical Networks Lead Systems Engineer will support Tactical Networks Technology to coordinate efforts to rapidly field new network implementations and integration of external stakeholder capabilities leveraging Tactical Networks.

You Will:
  • Support CONOPS development and Fleet Introduction activities
  • Manage integration efforts with external stakeholder capabilities
  • Coordinate with Fleet Commands, Warfare Development Commands, other PMWs, and PAE enterprise partners
  • Lead remote engineering teams supporting development, testing, modeling, simulation, and integration for tactical networks products

You Have:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Possession of and the ability to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance
  • 7+ years' experience leading multi-site or remote engineering teams
  • 7+ years' experience developing technical documentation (concepts, requirements, integration plans, or CONOPS)
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across Navy programs, Fleet organizations, Warfare Development Commands, or other federal agencies
  • Experience supporting network or systems integration, testing, and fielding activities
  • Experience with modeling, simulation environments, or engineering tools used in network/system development
  • Experience troubleshooting and restoring network or system issues in operational or fleet support contexts
  • Proven track record of performance in stakeholder facing roles requiring relationship building and cross program coordination

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science required.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting Information Technology or Network Systems engineering for DoD or Government agencies

We Would Be Impressed If You Had:
  • Experience with Tactical Networks systems, architectures, or fielding processes
  • Experience supporting Fleet Introduction activities or operational fleet coordination
  • Experience with transport, connectivity, or network centric systems engineering
  • Experience with DevSecOps, NetDevOps, or automated testing frameworks
  • Experience with modeling network/system behavior using Python, JSON/YAML, or similar formats
  • Experience developing or maturing complex cross enterprise engineering efforts
  • Ability to autonomously move engineering efforts forward with limited oversight
  • TS/SCI Eligibility

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:
"From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas' culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you're looking for a great place to work, come join us!" - Blane
"I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it's also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day." - Laurence

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.

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