Ground C2 Systems Engineer

Lumbee Holdings, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumbee Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Ground C2 Systems Engineer at Camp Pendleton, CA.

This exempt role provides technical leadership in the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of ground-based C2 systems across complex environments. The ideal candidate will have strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience with C2 systems, and the ability to lead engineering efforts while ensuring quality, configuration management, and program milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering fundamentals in C2 environments.
• Ability to lead technical efforts and mentor team members.
• Experience analyzing requirements and developing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance to teams supporting test, engineering, and training for Ground C2 systems.
• Define, organize, and assign engineering and testing activities to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex technical challenges across multiple systems.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members.
• Analyze customer requirements and test objectives to develop engineering/test plans.
• Develop, review, and contribute to technical documentation and artifacts.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to customers and stakeholders.
• Document system performance and issues encountered during tests and engineering events.
• Collaborate with customers to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize resources for concurrent activities.
• Manage and maintain lab environments and configurations.
• Support configuration management and quality control processes.
• Execute project objectives within established timelines for mission success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems engineering

C2 environments

Technical leadership

Requirements analysis

Job description

Position Title

Ground C2 Systems Engineer

Position Classification

Exempt

Position Type

CONTINGENT - This position may be full-time or part-time and is scheduled to work standard business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is not expected for this role.

Work Location

Camp Pendleton, CA

Position Description

The Ground Command and Control (C2) Systems Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering expertise in the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of ground-based C2 systems within complex operational and test environments. This role supports engineering, training, and test activities for systems such as JTCW, TCS, GCCS, TSOA, CHE, CDN, JBC-P, and MCH, ensuring interoperability and mission effectiveness across integrated architectures. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to analyze requirements, develop solutions to complex technical challenges, and deliver reliable, scalable system capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience in C2 environments, and the ability to lead technical efforts while ensuring adherence to configuration management, quality control, and project management best practices.

Essential Position Functions

• Lead and provide technical guidance to teams supporting test, engineering, and training efforts for Ground C2 systems.
• Define, organize, and assign engineering and testing activities to ensure successful execution of project objectives.
• Develop, integrate, and implement solutions to complex technical challenges across multiple systems and disciplines.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Analyze customer requirements and test objectives to develop and execute effective engineering and test plans.
• Develop, review, and contribute to technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, reports, and engineering artifacts.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to customers, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Document system performance, technical status, and issues encountered during test and engineering events.
• Collaborate proactively with customers to identify problems and implement effective technical solutions.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize resources to support multiple concurrent engineering and test activities.
• Manage and maintain lab environments, including system configurations, hardware, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support configuration management and quality control processes to ensure system integrity and compliance.
• Execute multiple project objectives within established timelines, ensuring high-quality deliverables and mission success.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies for the role

The Ground C2 Systems Engineer demonstrates strong systems engineering expertise and technical leadership in the integration and sustainment of complex C2 systems. The role requires analytical problem-solving skills to address multi-domain technical challenges, along with the ability to translate requirements into effective engineering and test solutions. The ideal candidate communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborates across cross-functional teams, and provides mentorship to develop team capability.

Physical Requirements for the role

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including viewing monitors, using keyboards, and operating standard office equipment. The role may require occasional standing, walking, and minimal lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Reports To

Assigned Program Manager

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work Environment

The work environment for this position includes a combination of professional office, remote, and shipboard settings under standard business and operational conditions. The role involves regular use of computers, cybersecurity tools, and related technology in both low-noise office environments and active operational shipboard environments. Duties require frequent collaboration with technical and non-technical personnel, including coordination with government, military, and contractor staff. Work is generally performed during normal business hours; however, occasional extended hours, shipboard activities, and domestic travel may be required to support mission, testing, training, or operational requirements. Employees may be exposed to varying environmental conditions aboard ships, including confined spaces, elevated noise levels, and movement associated with maritime operations. The position supports adherence to established cybersecurity, safety, security, and organizational policies and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Travel Requirements

Travel is anticipated to be 10% - 15% within the Continental United States and 5%-10% outside the Continental United States

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Lumbee Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note: This summary is not intended to be a complete description of all benefits. Employees will receive detailed information about benefit plan terms, conditions, and eligibility during onboarding. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.