Senior Systems Engineer, Army C5ISR Interop & Cross‑Domain

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Engineer (SAMD) to enable Army C5ISR interoperability and cross‑domain integration, supporting the SAMD directorate. You will work with U.S.

and Partner Nation systems to ensure secure, multi-domain information exchange and readiness for global operations. Responsibilities include federated network planning, translating operational needs into technical specs, and coordinating with foreign partners on IFATDS integration and domain interoperability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Ten (10+) years of experience in Army C5ISR, tactical communications, or Joint‑level network integration.
• Experience integrating Army fielded systems into Partner Nation networks and extending into U.S. intelligence/C2 domains.
• Experience with cross‑domain interoperability and “sensor‑to‑shooter” information flows.
• Ability to prepare ARPs and acquisition documentation for complex, multi‑domain systems.

Responsibilities

• Interoperability Across Army, Joint, and Cross‑Domain Networks to support Partner Nation integration and secure information exchange across security domains.
• Operational Thread Development & Translation—define threads and translate into technical specs for interoperability.
• Federated Network Architecture Planning—plan federation of networks, data formats, and future capability integration.
• Taiwan Joint‑Level C2 Support—engineer support for cross‑domain flows and integration with US/Partner Nation networks.
• IFATDS Integration & Partner Nation Coordination—support integration with IFATDS and related systems.
• ARP Development for IFATDS IDIQ—assist in ARP preparation reflecting interoperability needs.
• Foreign Partner Engagement—coordinate with Partner Nation personnel to refine operational needs.
• Soldier‑Centered Perspective—ensure solutions support warfighter realities.

Skills

Interoperability

Cross-domain networks

Operational thread development

Requirement translation

Partner Nation engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IFATDS integration

Syun An

Domain Union

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Engineer (SAMD) to enable Army C5ISR interoperability and cross‑domain integration, supporting the SAMD directorate. You will work with U.S.

and Partner Nation systems to ensure secure, multi-domain information exchange and readiness for global operations. Responsibilities include federated network planning, translating operational needs into technical specs, and coordinating with foreign partners on IFATDS integration and domain interoperability.