Senior Systems Engineer — Army C5ISR Interoperability

careers-uicalaska; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Enterprise is seeking a Systems Engineer (SAMD) to support the U.S. Army C5ISR interoperability and cross‑domain integration. You will enable Partner Nation systems, including Taiwan, to integrate with U.S.

C2/SA networks and Joint‑level architectures while ensuring SECRET REL‑authorized domains compatibility. Responsibilities include federated network planning, translating operational threads into technical specs, and supporting IFATDS integration and Domain Union discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• Ten or more years of Army C5ISR, tactical communications, or Joint-level network integration.
• Experience integrating fielded Army systems into Partner Nation Joint data networks.
• Experience with cross-domain interoperability and sensor-to-shooter data flows.
• Ability to define operational threads and translate into technical requirements.
• Experience engaging foreign partners and U.S. government stakeholders.
• FMS experience and ARP preparation for complex, multi-domain systems is a plus.
• Must be able to travel, including OCONUS; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interoperability across Army, Joint, and cross‑domain networks for Partner Nation integration.
• Translate operational threads into technical requirements for system interoperability.
• Federated network architecture planning and data translations across domains.
• Support Taiwan Joint‑level C2 systems, sensor-to-shooter information flows.
• Participate in IFATDS integration discussions with partners and industry.
• Assist ARP development and acquisition documentation for multi‑domain needs.
• Engage foreign partners and U.S. stakeholders to refine mission needs.
• Ensure solutions meet warfighter operational realities and security standards.

Skills

Army C5ISR

Tactical communications

Joint-level interoperability

Sensor-to-shooter data flows

Cross-domain data networks

Operational threading to requirements

Foreign partner engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

IFATDS

Syun An

Domain Union

Job description

Bowhead Enterprise is seeking a Systems Engineer (SAMD) to support the U.S. Army C5ISR interoperability and cross‑domain integration. You will enable Partner Nation systems, including Taiwan, to integrate with U.S.

C2/SA networks and Joint‑level architectures while ensuring SECRET REL‑authorized domains compatibility. Responsibilities include federated network planning, translating operational threads into technical specs, and supporting IFATDS integration and Domain Union discussions.