AIR C2 SYSTEMS ENGINEER CONTINGENT

Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. • Camp Pendleton North, CA

8d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Air Command and Control (C2) Systems Engineer designs, integrates, tests, and sustains aviation C2 systems and associated Tactical Data Link (TDL) architectures in operational and engineering test environments. The role provides subject matter expertise in Link-16 and associated protocols, including JREAP A/B/C and Satellite Link 16, to support data exchange and interoperability across joint and coalition systems. It supports test events from planning through execution, analysis, and reporting (PEAR) in laboratory and shipboard environments. The position is based at Camp Pendleton, California, and may be full-time or part-time. Standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime is not expected. Travel is anticipated at 10%–15% within the Continental United States and 5%–10% outside the Continental United States. A Secret security clearance is required. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance.
• Technical expertise in LAN, WAN, and virtual network architectures across OSI Layers 1–4.
• Ability to integrate C2 systems and optimize network performance in complex environments.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a test and evaluation mindset.
• Ability to translate network data into actionable improvements that enhance reliability and mission effectiveness.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk and to lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, modify, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and virtual network infrastructures across OSI Layers 1–4.
• Analyze network infrastructure performance during test and engineering events and develop and implement improvements to reliability, throughput, and network efficiency.
• Assess test and operational network environments, including integration with air C2 systems, and implement strategies to improve communications capabilities and infrastructure performance.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging network technologies relevant to USMC tactical environments in alignment with mission requirements and operational standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report network performance data for after-action reviews, test event analysis, and engineering recommendations.
• Provide expertise integrating C2 systems into LAN and WAN architectures to support interoperability across networked systems.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in network architectures and implement scalable, resilient solutions.
• Support test events through planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed