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Sr. Systems Engineer Architect - Communications

Huntsville, AL
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JRC is a specialty Systems Engineering and Research company focused on Strategic Deterrence and Strategic Defense of our great nation. We are an award-winning workplace, acknowledged as one of Greater Washington’s Best Places to Work and recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for 10 consecutive years.  Headquartered in Washington, DC with international programs and operations in over 15 states, our expertise in areas such as systems engineering, digital integration, and program management, have supported some of the nation’s most important defense programs.  

JRC is searching for a talented Sr. Systems Engineer Architect - Communications to join our team! In this role your primary work assignment is supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Networks organization on BCN. This assignment requires a seasoned professional with a detailed understanding of telecommunication systems.
 
As the Sr. Systems Engineer Architect, you will...
  • Provide engineering, technical, and project management expertise to BCN to develop and deploy robust, end-to-end, high availability, test and operational communication networks for the sharing of information across all MDS assets.
  • Perform systems engineering and integration to include Military SATCOM Architecture studies and long haul communications engineering and analysis to include: site selections, site surveys, strategic capability development, site planning, providing on-site construction support, site implementation leadership, communications equipment selection, staging, installation, integration and testing management.
  • Provide technical analysis of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provided designs.
  • Assist the government with overseeing the Prime Contractor on development of the BCN.
  • Develop facility requirements and participate in facility design reviews. Coordinate the installation of facility requirements.
  • Facilitate working groups and technical interchange meetings.
  • Integrate communication system components into a larger system.
  • Draft /brief information/decision papers/briefings and staff coordination packages for senior leadership.
  • Perform assessments of detailed network test data.
  • Travel up to 25%.

What you bring to the table...

  • Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant experience.
  • An active DoD security clearance at the SECRET level or above (or have held an active DoD clearance within the last 2 years)
  • Experience with radio frequency (RF) and waveform communications system design.
  • Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
  • Understanding of telecommunication systems test data.
  • Understanding of the requirements review and design review process.
  • Understanding of how requirements are flowed down from system specifications to elements specification.

Bonus Points…

  • Top Secret clearance
  • Experience with Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) services.
  • Experience with large-scale construction projects a plus.

At JRC we offer...

  • A competitive compensation package
  • An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
  • The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense (DoD) programs, making a meaningful difference
  • A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

JRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V