TACSIGINT Systems Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short‑/Long‑Term Disability

Profit Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus Program

Career growth support up to $10,000

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners in Maryland is seeking a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer Level 2 to triage and analyze COMINT, ELINT, and FISINT data across military platforms. You will refine requirements and evaluate U.S. commercial options for acquisition and execution.

You will lead system design, review engineering artifacts, and coordinate cross‑organization efforts to deliver sensor programs from kickoff to delivery, with security clearance and DoD 8570 certification expectations.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of Tactical SIGINT systems engineering experience on military platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, SIGINT, CS, IS).
• Active U.S. Security Clearance with polygraph; DOD 8570 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and analyze tactical SIGINT requirements and data flows to define system requirements.
• Lead system design, architecture development, and system integration activities.
• Guide requirements engineering and support development of JCIDS artifacts and specifications.
• Review tactical sensor documentation, KPPs, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate multinational technical efforts to resolve capability and system issues.
• Develop and evaluate system concepts with performance, risk, and feasibility assessments.
• Provide technical leadership across testing, implementation, and sustainment.
• Assist government efforts from kickoff through delivery of foreign partner SIGINT sensor projects.

Skills

Tactical SIGINT

Systems engineering

Military platforms

Requirements engineering

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Five years of additional relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Tools

DOD 8570 Certification

Job description

Job 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. 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
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both 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: Paid time off plans, including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career‑related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/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 incentives ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 when a referral joins the team.

Salary

$130000.00 - $150000.00 per year

EEO Statement

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.