Job description

Clearance: Clearance Level: U.S. Citizen with Secret clearance Location: APG, MD (Remote) Position Summary The Systems Architect provides technical leadership in the design and evolution of large-scale tactical communications architectures. This role focuses on future-state design, integration strategy, and modernization of Army and joint network capabilities, bridging operational requirements with emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities • Develop end-to-end tactical network architectures integrating RF, SATCOM, and IP transport • Define architecture frameworks aligned to DoDAF and Army network modernization strategies • Lead design of multi-domain, multi-transport communications systems (LOS, BLOS, SATCOM, 5G, etc.) • Ensure interoperability across: • Army tactical systems • Joint and coalition networks • Commercial and cloud-based services • Guide technology insertion and modernization efforts • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into program baselines • Lead architectural reviews and technical decision boards • Provide subject matter expertise on: • RF propagation, link budgets, and waveform selection • SATCOM system design and integration • Network scalability, resiliency, and survivability • Develop architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical strategies • Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across programs Required 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 (TDMA/FDMA, terminals, modems) • RF communications and transmission systems • IP networking and transport architectures • Experience developing architectures across system-of-systems environments • Strong understanding of DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks • Experience interfacing with Government leadership and stakeholders Desired Qualifications • Prior experience with PEO C3T, PM Tactical Network, or similar programs • Experience with line-of-sight (LOS) and transmission engineering concepts such as waveforms, antennas, and link performance • Cloud/network convergence experience • Active TS clearance preferred Travel • Up to 20–30% (fielding, exercises, integration events)

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Must-haves

Clearance: Clearance Level: U.S. Citizen with Secret clearance
Location: APG, MD (Remote)
Develop end-to-end tactical network architectures integrating RF, SATCOM, and IP transport
Define architecture frameworks aligned to DoDAF and Army network modernization strategies
Lead design of multi-domain, multi-transport communications systems (LOS, BLOS, SATCOM, 5G, etc.)
Army tactical systems
Joint and coalition networks
Commercial and cloud-based services
Guide technology insertion and modernization efforts
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into program baselines
Lead architectural reviews and technical decision boards
RF propagation, link budgets, and waveform selection
SATCOM system design and integration
Network scalability, resiliency, and survivability
Develop architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical strategies
Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across programs
10–15+ years of experience in systems/network architecture
Tactical Army communications systems

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s strongly preferred)
Prior experience with PEO C3T, PM Tactical Network, or similar programs
Experience with line-of-sight (LOS) and transmission engineering concepts such as waveforms, antennas, and link performance
Cloud/network convergence experience
Active TS clearance preferred
Up to 20–30% (fielding, exercises, integration events)

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