Systems Engineer - Senior (Tactical Communication ICT)

MTSI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Tactical Communications Systems to support AFLCMC/WA activities for advanced warfighting capabilities. The engineer will provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and assessment of secure, resilient, multi-band, and networked communications architectures for next-generation Air Force platforms and system-of-systems constructs. The selected candidate will guide engineering activities related to tactical datalinks, line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications, waveform development, anti-jam/low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) communications, networking standards, and cross-platform interoperability. The engineer will operate across organizational boundaries and security levels to deliver integrated, communications-enabled capabilities supporting future Air Force mission sets. Key Responsibilities • Guide systems engineering efforts focused on tactical communications systems , including waveform performance analysis, network architecture design, link budget assessments, and system-of-systems integration. • Assess, develop, and validate communications architectures supporting fighter aircraft, advanced platforms, autonomous systems, and mission networking environments. • Evaluate tactical datalinks such as Link-16 , MADL , advanced waveforms, secure voice/data systems, and emerging tactical networking standards. • Conduct engineering assessments of communications resilience, including anti-jam (AJ), LPI/LPD techniques, encryption, spectrum considerations, and contested-environment performance. • Translate operational mission needs into communications system requirements, interface definitions, integration strategies, and acquisition documentation. • Review contractor technical artifacts, interface documents, integration plans, and communication subsystem designs for feasibility, interoperability, and mission alignment. • Prepare and deliver high-level technical briefings for senior acquisition leadership, summarizing performance trade-offs, risk assessments, and architectural recommendations. • Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute communications engineering reviews, test planning, and milestone activities. • Support engineering activities across multiple security levels, including classified communications architectures and secure network environments. • Assist with translating multi-platform operational partner needs into common engineering requirements, integration strategies, and acquisition documentation. • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefs to senior DoD decision-makers, summarizing technical risks, design trade-offs, and international impacts. • Coordinate with U.S. and allied engineering organizations to ensure interoperability, data exchange, configuration alignment, and common architecture frameworks. • Support classified and multi-level engineering environments, performing analyses across mission, system, and subsystem levels. Position Requirements • Strong technical background in: Tactical datalinks (Link-16, MADL, TTNT, or similar) LOS/BLOS communications Secure waveforms, COMSEC, encryption, and information assurance Network architectures for airborne or distributed systems • Ability to synthesize complex communications engineering information into concise, decision-ready summaries. • Proven ability to work across government, industry, and multi-level security environments. • Ability to analyze and communicate technical impacts of capability release, alternative architectures, or downgraded configurations. • Proven ability to prepare high-quality, decision-ready engineering products for senior acquisition leaders. • Proven ability to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries. • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into concise, decision‑ready executive summaries. • Ability to work efficiently across multiple security levels and collaboration environments. • Experience coordinating and leading technical teams to successful completion of tasks. Qualifications: ·      Possess minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience ·      Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment ·      Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years Education: ·   Master of Science (MS)/Master of Arts (MA) or higher in a relevant engineering discipline. ·   In lieu of the MS/MA or higher in a relevant engineering discipline, a BS in a relevant engineering discipline and a MS/MA or higher, or an equivalent professional degree (for example, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor). An engineering technology degree does not meet this requirement. ·   In lieu of the MS/MA or higher or an equivalent professional degree, a BS/BA in a relevant engineering discipline and fifteen (15) years of experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor. Clearance Requirements : ●       Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to obtain SCI ●       U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements. #LI-HP1 #DOG #TACCOM