Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary Range $ - $ Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Engineering

Data Path is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers' toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and commercial markets.

Summary

Data Path, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer that will be responsible for driving technical excellence and innovation across our engineering organization. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic system architecture design, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong team leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams in designing and implementing robust, scalable system solutions while mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and train a team of systems engineers.
• Coordinate with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design.
• Leads in the development of test strategies.
• Directs developing solutions to systems engineering challenges based on technology insertion and new product integration
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Tactical Network hardware and software systems as they relate to large-scale battlefield communications at all echelons
• Supervise and direct installation (loading) the unit specific configurations (configs)/Internet Protocols (IP) which are based on the latest unit System Architecture and the Lightweight Directory Interchange Format (LDIF).

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science and 15+ years of relevant experience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.
• 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments
• Must be experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.
• Experience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers.
• The ability to break systems into major components and subcomponents and understand the interfaces between them.

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with selecting appropriate network protocols and technologies for specific mission needs, including data link layers, routing protocols, and encryption mechanisms.
• Experience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and systems-level testing; familiarity with utilization of simulation tools to analyze system performance under various scenarios.
• Experience with hardware interfacing (analog/digital converters, sensors, actuators)
• DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II certification.
• Advanced degrees in a relevant technical field are preferred; however, significant professional experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements on a case-by-case basis, subject to formal customer waiver and contractual approval.

Clearance Requirements:

* Must be US Citizen and have a current active secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Data Path is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.