System Engineer 2

Avid Technology Professionals • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with RF expertise to support the deployment, installation, integration, and sustainment of critical radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering to both GOTS-based and mission-tailored RF solutions, contributing to system architecture, modernization initiatives, and lifecycle engineering activities across a diverse communications portfolio. Primary Responsibilities: Deploy, integrate, and sustain GOTS and mission-specific RF communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF), including hardware and software RF/FORNSAT platforms. Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support (requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment). Architect, configure, and optimize RF and GOTS-based solutions to meet mission and security requirements. Administer and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring performance, high availability, and compliance. Deliver virtualization support across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement modernization efforts to enhance reliability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Collaborate with customer stakeholders and cross-functional teams to provide technical direction, security best practices, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Demonstrated experience deploying, installing, integrating, and sustaining RF systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF platforms, with familiarity in GOTS-based solutions
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Security Clearance requirement: Must possess active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, and sustain GOTS and mission-specific RF communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF), including hardware and software RF/FORNSAT platforms.
• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support (requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment).
• Architect, configure, and optimize RF and GOTS-based solutions to meet mission and security requirements.
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring performance, high availability, and compliance.
• Deliver virtualization support across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement modernization efforts to enhance reliability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and cross-functional teams to provide technical direction, security best practices, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees