Strategic Communications Systems Technician

The Marlin Alliance • San Diego, CA

23h • Remote

About The Position

The Marlin Alliance is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Systems Technician to support a DoD customer's interoperability and systems team. The successful candidate brings deep hands-on expertise with military HF/VHF/UHF communications platforms, waveforms, and COMSEC protocols to a role focused on bridging legacy system knowledge with emerging integration challenges. Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required; must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience; 8+ years of experience in military communications systems.
• Current and relevant experience supporting TACAMO ground and airborne operations.
• Deep technical knowledge of military HF radio platforms, including the ARC-190, L3Harris RF-7800 series, and AN/PRC-160.
• Proven experience testing and operating a wide range of HF waveforms across military and government systems.
• Strong background in Communications Security (COMSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC).
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide technical training and user support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the L3Harris Communication Planning Application (CPA).
• Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification or equivalent instructional experience.
• Familiarity with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and emerging joint force technology domains.
• IAT-II or higher certification (DoD 8570/8140).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical analysis and engineering efforts related to tactical communications, with an emphasis on HF/BLOS/strategic radio systems, military waveforms, and system integration.
• Perform hands-on testing and evaluation of military communications systems, including antenna performance assessment (VSWR, gain, radiation patterns) and waveform interoperability testing.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on the design, installation, and fielding of new communications systems, contributing to site surveys and infrastructure planning.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, maintenance schedules, and integration guides for new and existing systems.
• Analyze system-of-systems interoperability challenges, focusing on legacy integration, interface management, and data exchange across joint and coalition platforms.
• Provide subject matter expertise and user support for tactical radio systems and COMSEC protocols.
• Participate in technical working groups, providing expert input grounded in extensive field and operational experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior