Systems Engineer & Technical Integration – Sentinel Product Office (SPO)
Core
Lead field integration and system-of-systems analysis for U.S. Army missile and aviation defense programs, ensuring interoperability between sensors, shooters, and tactical C2 networks.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Integrator (Defense/Military)
Builds
Tactical network connectivity and sensor-to-shooter interoperability for IBCS, FAAD, and related defense systems.
Domain
Defense, Military Aviation, Ground Systems, Integrated Air and Missile Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System-of-systems integration, tactical network configuration, datalink troubleshooting, interface control document (ICD) management, range agency coordination, technical review leadership, operational tempo adaptability, classified data handling, executive briefing
Preferred skills
Army Air Defense (ADA) operational knowledge, FAAD/IBCS architecture expertise, PAE Fires experience, senior military leadership coordination
Technologies
STARE test articles, C2-RES, IBCS A::B, ASTERIX, tactical datalinks, electronic instrumentation systems
Responsibilities
Lead on-site field integration and validate sensor-to-shooter interoperability; Configure routing protocols and tactical datalinks for multi-node test architectures; Coordinate with external test agencies to embed integration requirements; Deploy to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges for live integration events and dry-runs; Generate daily status reports on network health and software anomalies; Manage secure collection and transport of classified integration data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with field deployment