Systems Engineer

GD Information Technology•Fort Hood, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoW and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoW. Through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands‑on training and professional experience as a Systems Engineer (SE) Fellow , supporting the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR‑AF) mission within the III Armored Corps Sensor Integration & Data Fusion Lab (SID‑FL) at West Fort Hood, TX. In this Fellowship, the participant will gain exposure to multi‑enclave data architectures, sensor‑integration workflows, cloud‑computing environments, AI/ML testing processes, and technical laboratory operations supporting emerging Army data‑centric capabilities. The Fellow will train alongside experienced systems engineers, architects, and data‑integration specialists to develop foundational expertise in sensor data flows, cross‑domain solutions, enterprise IT environments, and structured lab operations. The Systems Engineer (SE) Fellow will learn how new intelligence, sensor, and data‑fusion technologies are evaluated, integrated, and validated—while contributing to scenario support, data‑flow assessments, technical documentation, and structured laboratory events that enable innovation for the Army's Eastern Front Deterrence Initiative (EFDI).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field; OR an equivalent combination of military experience, technical training, and certifications.
8+ years of experience in systems integration, enterprise IT, data engineering, or related technical fields within the DoW or Intelligence Community.
Familiarity with TypeScript, Python, or SQL.
Understanding of JSON, XML, networking fundamentals, and API workflows.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
On‑site attendance at customer site in Fort Hood, TX
Fellowship duration aligned with DoW SkillBridge requirements.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensor systems, cloud environments, or multi‑enclave operations is highly beneficial.
Exposure to military intelligence or sensor platforms (EO/IR, SIGINT, RADAR) is a plus.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) or infrastructure‑as‑code tools preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to operate within collaborative technical environments.

Responsibilities

Participate in structured training focused on multi‑enclave (IL2–IL6) system architectures, data‑flow design, and enterprise IT concepts.
Support supervised sensor‑integration activities involving UAS, HAPS, and ground‑based platforms while learning how emerging sensors interface with the Army’s Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA).
Gain hands‑on exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and learn how cloud services enable data‑driven military operations.
Assist with configuring, observing, and maintaining middleware, data‑fabric components, and API‑based integrations under senior engineer guidance.
Participate in cross‑domain solution (CDS) testing events and learn principles for validating secure data movement between enclaves.
Train alongside AI/ML practitioners to observe algorithm testing, evaluation methodologies, and real‑world sensor‑data workflows.
Contribute to project‑support activities, including schedule tracking, preparation for Soldier Touch Points, and creation of technical briefing materials.
Assist in supervised test & evaluation (T&E) activities, learning how sensor and system performance metrics (latency, accuracy, bandwidth) are measured and analyzed.
Support development of technical documentation, integration notes, and emerging Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), aligned with lab training objectives.
Help develop data‑driven visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Palantir Foundry under instructor guidance.
Participate in knowledge‑management activities, helping maintain repositories of test artifacts, integration guides, and training resources.