Lead Ground C2 Systems Engineer — Mission-Critical Defense

Vets Hired; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Ground C2 Systems Engineer to provide engineering, testing, integration, and technical support for Ground Command and Control systems. The role leads engineering efforts, develops technical solutions, supports system testing, manages laboratory configurations, and collaborates with customers to ensure successful execution of complex defense system projects.

The candidate will mentor engineering teams, implement solutions to technical challenges, prepare reports and test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience with Ground C2 systems such as JTCW, TCS, GCCS, TSOA, CHE, CDN, JBC-P, or MCH.
• Experience with project management, configuration management, and quality control.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, and Cisco networking is preferred.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, MCSE, CISSP, or CSEP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, testing, and technical support for Ground C2 systems.
• Plan, organize, and oversee engineering and testing activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Develop, integrate, and implement solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, technical reports, and test plans.
• Deliver technical briefings and document project status and test results.
• Work with customers to analyze technical requirements and develop testing strategies.
• Manage project resources to support multiple engineering initiatives.
• Maintain engineering lab equipment and system configurations.
• Support project management, configuration management, and quality control activities.
• Ensure successful completion of engineering projects within established timelines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

Microsoft Active Directory

Cisco networking

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking a Ground C2 Systems Engineer to provide engineering, testing, integration, and technical support for Ground Command and Control systems. The role leads engineering efforts, develops technical solutions, supports system testing, manages laboratory configurations, and collaborates with customers to ensure successful execution of complex defense system projects.

The candidate will mentor engineering teams, implement solutions to technical challenges, prepare reports and test