TACSIGINT Systems Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and Leave

Career learning stipend

Survival and disability coverage

Profit sharing bonus

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer Level 2 to support triage and analysis of COMINT, ELINT, and FISINT requirements across military platforms. The role involves refining technical requirements, evaluating U.S.

commercial solutions, and leading acquisition and execution strategies from initial requirements through delivery and installation. The engineer will guide architecture development, review key artifacts, and support government efforts to lead foreign

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer on military platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, SIGINT, RF Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• Five (5) additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Triage and analyze tactical SIGINT requirements, CONOPS, and data flow architectures to define system requirements.
• Lead system design, architecture development, and system integration with lifecycle integrity.
• Guide requirements engineering and support development of FRDs, ICDs, specifications, and JCIDS artifacts.
• Review tactical sensor documentation, including KPPs, white papers, test plans, and Capstone criteria.
• Coordinate multinational technical efforts to resolve capability and system issues.
• Develop and evaluate system concepts, architectures, and performance/risk analyses.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder communication across testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Assist the U.S. Government in leading foreign partner SIGINT sensor projects from kickoff to delivery.

Skills

SIGINT

Systems Engineering

RF Engineering

Information Systems

Engineering Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

The Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer Level 2 supports the triage and analysis of end‑user COMINT, ELINT, and FISINT collection, identification, and geolocation requirements across military mobile platforms (air, land, and sea). This role assists stakeholders in refining technical requirements for tactical SIGINT collection systems, evaluates U.S. commercial solution alternatives, conducts feasibility and risk analyses, and develops recommended acquisition and execution courses of action. The Engineer contributes to tactical sensor system architectures, reviews key systems engineering artifacts, and supports U.S. Government efforts to lead foreign partner tactical SIGINT sensor programs from initial requirements development through project delivery and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and analyze military user tactical SIGINT requirements, CONOPS, and data flow architectures to define and manage tactical collection system requirements
• Lead industry system design, architecture development, and system integration activities while ensuring technical integrity across the system lifecycle
• Guide requirements engineering and support development of systems engineering documentation, including FRDs, ICDs, specifications, and JCIDS artifacts
• Review and evaluate tactical sensor technical documentation, KPPs, white papers, test plans, Factory Acceptance Tests, and Capstone Event criteria
• Coordinate multinational, multi‑organizational, and multi‑office technical efforts (e.g., VTCs, PMRs, CCBs, technical reviews) to resolve capability and system issues
• Develop and evaluate system concepts, architectures, and design solutions, including performance, risk, and feasibility assessments
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder communication across system testing, implementation, operational integration, installation, and sustainment
• Assist the U.S. Government in leading foreign partner tactical SIGINT sensor projects across the full lifecycle, including SOW/RFP development, proposal review, BOE/ROM analysis, LOA support, and execution from kickoff through delivery

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer, including operator and test engineering experience, supporting military tactical mobile platforms (air, land, sea) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, SIGINT, RF Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification
• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Benefits

• Medical: 3 superior plans, including in‑network and out‑of‑network options
• Vision + Dental: both free to you and paid in full by CTP
• Retirement: 401k with 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: substantial paid time off, including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave
• Career Growth: up to $10,000 for approved career‑related learning, training, education, and tuition
• Life and AD&D Insurance and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability: at zero cost to you
• Profit Sharing Bonus: end‑of‑year cash added to your bottom line
• Referral Bonus Program: tiered bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 for each successful referral

Equal Opportunity Employment

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.