Integration Engineer

Integrated Solutions for Systems•Aberdeen, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IS4S is seeking an Integration Engineer in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD to assist development and integration of capabilities supporting Army and Joint warfighting functions. The person or persons filling this position will join an existing, multi-disciplinary team to perform integration activities covering software, networking, and hardware. The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven, entrepreneurial team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for part-time applicants)
Ability to comprehend complex systems and identify interconnections and functions of both internal and external systems/subsystems/services
Knowledge of programming languages and software design to support development and integration of system drivers and adapters needed to communicate across systems
Experience with programming languages and build tools (e.g., C++, cmake)
Ability to decompose engineering documentation to identify and explain needed tasks
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer networking, routing, and IP-based communications
Understanding of various hardware electronic interfaces and protocols
Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs)
Demonstrated integrations between systems requiring adapting/translating between multiple data models to enable communication and joint system operation
Familiarity with Army compute systems and compute environments
Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git)
Experience with Mission Command or C2 systems, especially those dealing with Fires and Electromagnetic Warfare

Responsibilities

Analyzing interconnections among complex, integrated systems to define integration pathways and identify gaps
Support software, networking, and potentially hardware development needed to integrate existing systems together
Reading, decomposing, and explaining ICDs, APIs, and protocols
Creating technical documentation explaining existing integrations, designed/planned integrations, or gaps preventing integrations
Developing test strategies and conducting benchtop, developmental, and operational tests to validate integrations
Communicating and interacting with customers, stakeholders, and other companies