Air C2 Systems Maintainer Engineer

Trillion Technology Solutions, Inc; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillion Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an Air C2 Systems Maintainer Engineer to support the U.S. Marine Corps MCTSSA at Camp Pendleton.

The role provides SME guidance on CAC2S, aviation C4I, and CTN, ensuring readiness and interoperability across garrison and field operations. You will configure, troubleshoot, and sustain CAC2S components, CTN nodes, and data links, coordinate with government engineers, and support system fielding and upgrades in dynamic environments with active SECRET

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Hands-on experience with CAC2S, aviation C2 systems, or similar C4I platforms.
• Working knowledge of CTN architecture, data-link operations, or sensor-fusion networks.
• Strong background in system setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
• Ability to support units in dynamic environments, including field exercises and deployments.
• Familiarity with USMC aviation operations, airspace management, or integrated fires preferred.

Responsibilities

• CAC2S Support - Set up, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain CAC2S components.
• CTN Integration - Configure and sustain CTN nodes and data-link pathways.
• Diagnostics - Conduct system diagnostics, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance.
• Validate interoperability between CAC2S, CTN, and other aviation C2 systems.
• Assist unit personnel with system employment, configuration management, and procedures.
• Coordinate with government engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Support fielding, upgrades, and capability insertion for Air C2 systems.

Skills

CAC2S experience

CTN integration

Data-link operations

Sensor-fusion networks

System troubleshooting

Tools

Shellback

Job description

Location: Camp Pendleton / MCTSSA

Clearance: Active SECRET (TS/SCI preferred)

Position Type: Full-time

About The Role

The Air C2 Systems Maintainer Engineer provides specialized technical support to the United States Marine Corps' Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) within the Air Systems Team. This role serves as a subject matter expert for CAC2S, aviation C4I systems, and the Composite Tracking Network (CTN). The engineer ensures operational readiness, system interoperability, and reliable command and control capabilities for Marine Corps units in garrison, deployed environments, and major service-level exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• CAC2S Support - Set up, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain CAC2S components including Shellback, OPFAC, and the Communications Subsystem.
• CTN Integration - Configure and sustain CTN nodes, interfaces, and data-link pathways to ensure accurate track-sharing and sensor-fusion data across participating platforms.
• Conduct system diagnostics, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum operational availability.
• Validate interoperability between CAC2S, CTN, and other aviation command and control systems during joint, coalition, and service-level events.
• Assist unit personnel with system employment, configuration management, and best-practice procedures.
• Coordinate with government engineers, program offices, and external stakeholders to resolve software, hardware, and network issues.
• Support fielding, upgrades, and capability insertion activities for Air C2 systems.

Required Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Hands-on experience with CAC2S, aviation C2 systems, or similar C4I platforms.
• Working knowledge of CTN architecture, data-link operations, or sensor-fusion networks.
• Strong background in system setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
• Ability to support units in dynamic environments, including field exercises and operational deployments.
• Familiarity with USMC aviation operations, airspace management, or integrated fires is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Marine Corps aviation units or service-level exercises.
• Understanding of network architectures, tactical data links, and cross-domain solutions.
• Ability to produce technical documentation, system reports, and configuration guides.

Trillion is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.