Communications Standards Engineer — Hybrid, DoD Secret

The Marlin Alliance, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Diego, CA, is looking for a Mid-Level Communications Standards Engineer. In this hybrid role, the candidate will engage in engineering efforts within DoD communications, including analysis of interoperability and the development of technical standards. A bachelor's degree and active DoD Secret clearance are required, along with 4-7 years of relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to supporting Navy mission-critical projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in DoD communications, software engineering, or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with open architecture frameworks for communications systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support technical analysis and engineering efforts related to tactical communications standards.
• Analyze interoperability challenges and contribute to technical solutions.
• Participate in working groups and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Communications systems

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

AI/ML technologies

Scripting languages (e.g., Python)

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

CI/CD pipelines

Data serialization formats (e.g., Protobuf, JSON, XML)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in San Diego, CA, is looking for a Mid-Level Communications Standards Engineer. In this hybrid role, the candidate will engage in engineering efforts within DoD communications, including analysis of interoperability and the development of technical standards. A bachelor's degree and active DoD Secret clearance are required, along with 4-7 years of relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to supporting Navy mission-critical projects in a fast-paced environment.