Systems Engineer

Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense engineering firm is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in Distributed Video and Network Systems to support Department of Defense programs. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a strong technical background in video distribution systems, particularly with the MD3S. Responsibilities include configuring, managing, and troubleshooting video systems, managing cybersecurity protocols, and supporting mission operations. This role may involve secure work environments and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical experience with DoD Distributed Video and Network Systems.
• Recent hands-on engineering and operational experience with MD3S hardware and software components.
• Knowledgeable in video session management over enterprise and bandwidth-limited networks.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, and maintain distributed video systems using MD3S technologies.
• Support the operation and troubleshooting of MD3S hardware and software.
• Analyze and assess network and video session performance for mission support.

Skills

Video session management

Cybersecurity implementation

Network video distribution

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, General Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Digital Media Management Servers

Video Encoders

Distributed Video Management Software

Job description

METI is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with specialized experience in Distributed Video and Network Systems, supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the engineering, integration, and operation of video distribution platforms-specifically the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Digital Distribution Display System (MD3S). This role supports advanced technical operations in test and evaluation environments, including real-time mission and command center support for MDA and Aegis programs.

The Systems Engineer will play a key role in planning, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting digital media systems across enterprise and tactical networks. This position demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with technical expertise in network video distribution, session management, and cybersecurity implementation.

Duties

• Engineer, configure, and maintain distributed video systems using MD3S technologies and components.
• Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of MD3S hardware and software across DoD test ranges, labs, and operational environments.
• Plan and execute real-time video session management over enterprise and bandwidth-constrained networks.
• Analyze and assess network and video session performance to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
• Integrate MD3S systems with C4I and Combat Systems in both lab and field environments.
• Assist in the planning and deployment of Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity controls to ensure system compliance and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with Test & Evaluation (T&E) teams during Live Distributed Events and ensure seamless data and display transmission across command and control systems.
• Participate in mission readiness activities and provide technical support during distributed test events.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, General Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of technical experience with DoD Distributed Video and Network Systems.
  • Recent (within the past 2 years) hands‑on engineering and operational experience with MD3S hardware and software components.
  • Experience with Digital Media Management Servers, Video Encoders, and Distributed Video Management Software.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficient in planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of distributed video systems and sessions.
  • Knowledgeable in video session management over enterprise and bandwidth‑limited networks.
  • Familiar with network and video session performance analysis and diagnostics.
• Mission Support:
  • Experience supporting Live Distributed MDA or Aegis missions, including T&E operations and systems integration.
  • Understanding of C4I and Combat Systems integration over enterprise and tactical networks.
• Cybersecurity:
  • Knowledge and practical experience in implementing Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity controls for MD3S systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization technologies and Software‑Defined Networking (SDN).
• Familiarity with Aegis platforms and Navy shipboard systems.
• Background in configuring hypervisors and interfacing network nodes with video and network applications.
• Previous support for distributed at‑sea events or live fire tests involving MD3S.

Work Environment & Conditions

• May involve work in secure, classified environments.
• Occasional travel may be required to support mission events or installations.
• Work may include extended hours during key mission or test events.