Systems Integrator

Sherpa 6•Natick, MA

18h

About The Position

Sherpa 6, Inc. is seeking a Systems Integrator for the JPEO CBRND Wearables program. The role works closely with the JPEO CBRND and DEVCOM Soldier Center program offices and supports the assistant product manager for the JPEO CBRND wearables line of effort. The position supports program management, fielding coordination, equipment integration, testing, training, and evaluation of products. Travel of up to 25% is required. A Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The successful candidate will support the integration of military, government, and commercial technologies related to C4ISR, including configuring communications equipment and helping integrate new equipment with existing systems. The role also involves engaging vendors and stakeholders, supporting acquisition activities, and identifying product discrepancies and defects during evaluation. Sherpa 6 describes itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business focused on user-centered, design-driven solutions for customers and Warfighters. Successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screening is a condition of hire. Sherpa 6 states that it provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or an IT-related field.
At least 5 years of proven experience working in a similar capacity.
Strong experience with network architectures and network hardware configurations.
Experience administering Linux and other server systems.
Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Solid experience troubleshooting system and network design issues.
Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
Excellent writing, communication, and reporting skills.
Familiarity with RDT&E across different government organizations.
Familiarity with government procurement processes.
Secret security clearance required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Past affiliation with Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Understanding of tactical communications.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to configure basic routers and switches.
Ability to bridge disparate networks.
Experience with certificate management.
Understanding of current industry audio and video standards.
Tactical radio experience, specifically PRC-148C, PRC163C, MPU-5, 4200/4400, 400/600/850/950, and 117G/152A.
Knowledge of military and commercial satellite systems.
Knowledge of commercial and tactical cellular systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and attend meetings with vendors and third-party program offices.
Compile meeting notes and distribute content to internal and external stakeholders.
Support program office fielding synchronization and integration.
Support the program with acquisition management.
Remain abreast of military, government, and commercial C4ISR technologies that can support JPEO CBRND.
Help integrate new equipment with current equipment for demonstrations and testing.
Help develop new equipment specifications and standards between vendors and the program office.
Conduct training on assigned new equipment and provide context about its uses and capabilities.
Train and integrate ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and CIVTAK.
Configure wideband and narrowband handheld radios.
Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and defects in products provided for evaluation.