Secret-Cleared C4I Engineering Lead

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral program

Tuition & training support

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering and Integration Manager in Riverside, CA, to lead C4I engineering efforts for federal programs.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage system upgrades, and ensure secure, interoperable solutions across AMOSS, ISR, and telecom domains. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, with on-site responsibilities in Riverside and travel to CONUS locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; experience may substitute
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components
• Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments
• Managing and directing advanced C4I engineering and integration activities across the team
• Evaluating, analyzing, redesigning, and enhancing C4I user interfaces using C, C++, GTK, and Google Protocol Buffers
• Evaluating, analyzing, designing, redesigning, and enhancing C4I and sensor-based air and maritime data systems using C and C++
• Overseeing and validating system wiring diagrams and data flow technical documentation
• Overseeing and supporting updates to maintenance manuals and other contract-required documentation
• Leading the development and sustainment of C4I ancillary systems
• Demonstrating supervisory and management experience in engineering, communications, and/or computer-related fields
• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and integration activities across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems
• Oversee system integration efforts to ensure interoperability across C4I platforms and environments
• Manage engineering teams responsible for system upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives
• Coordinate integration of new technologies, sensors, and communications capabilities into existing infrastructure
• Ensure system configurations, baselines, and changes are properly managed and documented
• Provide technical direction for troubleshooting complex system integration issues
• Support planning and execution of technology refresh and capability expansion efforts
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to align engineering priorities with mission needs
• Ensure compliance with configuration management, security, and quality assurance requirements
• Support testing, validation, and deployment of integrated system capabilities
• Coordinate across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure seamless system performance

Skills

C/C++

C4I systems

Leadership

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering and Integration Manager in Riverside, CA, to lead C4I engineering efforts for federal programs.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage system upgrades, and ensure secure, interoperable solutions across AMOSS, ISR, and telecom domains. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, with on-site responsibilities in Riverside and travel to CONUS locations.