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Sr. System Engineer / Sr. Network Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

**Type:** Contract-to-Hire

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -052025-102249

**Date Posted:** 05/27/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/P9mhHm

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Description:

Prime contractor supporting the US Army on $500M contract award

_Rate: ($65 - $75 / hr. w2_** **)

Duration: 6 months contract to hire

Responsibilities:

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified **System Engineer IV** to join our team, focusing on the development and integration of tactical network systems. The successful candidate will have significant experience in systems engineering and will be responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of various acquisition programs.

Key Responsibilities:

**Systems Engineering Support:** Perform systems engineering processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure successful development, testing, evaluation, training, and configuration management in support of acquisition programs.

**Network Architecture:** Provide engineering support on transport and networking architecture, concentrating on current and future tactical network capabilities.

**Technical Evaluations:** Support design reviews and conduct thorough, in-depth technical evaluations and assessments of network performance and architectures, including risk assessments and integration strategies.

**Capability Support:** Engage in Capability Set (CS) and Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) activities, providing technical support to evaluate and integrate new technologies aimed at modernizing communications.

**Collaboration:** Effectively collaborate with various organizations, including PEO C3T, other PMs, PdMs, ACM, and Army-wide stakeholders, to coordinate interoperability considerations.

**Documentation Review:** Review and comprehend acquisition documentation (e.g., mission needs statements, operational needs statements, Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and technical specifications) for Army tactical communications systems. Translate those requirements to support the development of standards-based and cost-efficient technical solutions.

**Proposal Review:** Review Government performance work statements and contractor proposals for technical accuracy to ensure requirements are met.

Experience Requirements:

Experience Requirement:

A minimum of **eight (8) years** of tactical network systems engineering experience is required.

A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional **seven (7) years** of related experience performing tactical network systems engineering functions.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field.

Experience Requirement:

A minimum of **eight (8) years** of tactical network systems engineering experience is required.

A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional **seven (7) years** of related experience performing tactical network systems engineering functions.

Demonstrated experience in **network engineering** .

Proven experience in **designing and implementing LANs** or **VLANs** .

Proficiency with **routing protocols** , multicast, routing configurations, and IPv4/IPv6 addressing.

Experience in **network protocol analysis** using tools such as Sniffer or Wireshark.

Familiarity with **VMware** and **commercial communications equipment** .

In-depth knowledge of **transport and network architectures** .

Understanding of **end-to-end network design and performance** , as well as **voice/data transmission** and backbone networks.

Knowledge of **RF engineering** and **tactical communications systems** .

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

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_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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