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AFATDS Senior Systems Engineer (Contingent) Onsite

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Job Summary

Serve as a Senior Systems Engineer for IFATDS (international equivalent of AFATDS) within the Systems Engineering Integration and Test team. Provide artillery command-and-control subject matter expertise, support integration of peripheral systems and digital communications, and lead system integration, verification, and validation of IFATDS software components. Deliver capabilities briefings, guide site surveys, support proposal SOW/PWS inputs, and work with customers on DCS and FMS contract execution, with 25–60% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Perform technical planning, system integration, and verification and validation of IFATDS software components.
•Provide artillery subject matter expertise for requirements analysis, integration of peripheral systems, digital communications, and product improvement/enhancement.
•Support Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts by integrating fire support Command and Control (C2) software products aligned with weapons platforms, sensors, peripherals, and C2 vehicles.
•Deliver capabilities briefings and lead site surveys by preparing reports, recommendations, and briefing results to management and end-user leadership.
•Collaborate with Program Managers (PM) on pre-contract and execution phases, contribute to program plans, and provide inputs for proposal Statement of Work (SOW) and/or Project Work Scope (PWS).

Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kStudent LoanLife InsuranceDisability CoveragePaid LeaveParental LeaveRelocationPet Insurance

Key Requirements

•Experience with military command and control applications such as AFATDS, Cannon Fire Control Systems, and/or Rocket/MLRS Fire Control Systems.
•Experience with Tactical Operations Center activities and familiarity with military networking operations in artillery units at Battery and higher echelons.
•Typically requires 10+ years of experience in artillery and fire support operations.
•A STEM degree with at least 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.
•Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Experience:10+ years

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationIndependent work

Tech Stack:AFATDSIFATDSCannon Fire Control SystemsRocket/MLRS Fire Control SystemsTactical Operations CenterMilitary networking operationsDigital communicationsFire Support Command and Control (C2)FMSDCS

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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