Senior Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems Inc•Riverside, CA

1d•$92,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support operations in Riverside, CA. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in July 2026. This is a full-time CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance. This position may be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS)/Service Contract Act (SCA). The base salary range for this role is $92K - $150K annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. What You’ll Do As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating, analyzing, and integrating complex communications systems and infrastructure to ensure interoperability, performance, and reliability across mission-critical environments, that serve U.S. government missions overseas/the Cambridge corporate office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; experience may substitute + 10 years of relevant experience
Evaluating and analyzing C4I communications capability and interoperability
Evaluating and analyzing C4I communications infrastructure capability, capacity, and interoperability
Evaluating and analyzing the installation of C4I serial and IP radar and other sensor input
Evaluating and analyzing network cabling and infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards, configuration requirements, and policy
Conducting bandwidth analysis of network and communications infrastructure to ensure efficient and stable operations
Overseeing and verifying system, network, and communications wiring diagrams and data flow technical documentation
Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.
Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Responsibilities

Evaluate and analyze C4I communications capabilities, including system performance, interoperability, and operational effectiveness
Assess C4I infrastructure capacity and identify improvements to support mission requirements
Analyze integration of radar, sensor inputs, and IP-based communications systems
Support engineering efforts related to system upgrades, enhancements, and technology refresh initiatives
Troubleshoot complex system issues across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications environments
Provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
Support configuration management and system baseline control processes
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless system integration
Support installation, testing, and validation of new systems and enhancements
Participate in technical reviews, engineering assessments, and mission planning activities
Ensure compliance with security requirements, operational procedures, and system standards