Tactical Network Architect – RF, SATCOM & DoDAF Lead

NETSEA Technologies; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NETSEA Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design of large-scale tactical communications networks and bridge operational requirements with modern technologies. This role focuses on future-state design, integration strategy, and modernization across Army and joint capabilities.

You will own end-to-end architectures spanning RF, SATCOM, and IP transport, aligning with DoDAF and enterprise frameworks while collaborating with Government leadership and program stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's strongly preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in systems/network architecture.
• Deep expertise in tactical Army communications systems, SATCOM, RF communications, and IP networking.
• Strong understanding of DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience interfacing with Government leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end tactical network architectures integrating RF, SATCOM, and IP transport.
• Define architecture frameworks aligned to DoDAF and Army modernization strategies.
• Lead design of multi-domain, multi-transport communications systems (LOS, BLOS, SATCOM, 5G).
• Ensure interoperability across Army tactical systems, Joint and coalition networks, cloud services.
• Guide technology insertion and modernization efforts; mentor engineers.

Skills

RF communications

SATCOM

IP networking

DoDAF

EA frameworks

System-of-systems

Leadership mentoring

Government stakeholder interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

NETSEA Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design of large-scale tactical communications networks and bridge operational requirements with modern technologies. This role focuses on future-state design, integration strategy, and modernization across Army and joint capabilities.

You will own end-to-end architectures spanning RF, SATCOM, and IP transport, aligning with DoDAF and enterprise frameworks while collaborating with Government leadership and program stakeholders to