Senior Systems Integrator; Contingent award

Description

Travel Requirement: As needed, up to 25%

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

This position is contingent on contract award.

Sherpa 6 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Integrator in support UMLARC's New England Drone Innovation (NEDI) Center Integration Services by establishing and operating two key capabilities: a Drone Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations and an Integration, Innovation, and Interoperability Center (IC3) that streamlines partner onboarding, technology evaluation, and transition. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical integrator responsible for synchronizing emerging C4

ISR technologies, tactical communications systems, and network architectures across multiple program offices, vendors, and operational stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary technical integrator between DEVCOM, program offices, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide senior-level operational (OPS) leadership experience in establishing, managing, and sustaining mission-critical environments, including development of CONOPS, TTPs, and SOPs; integration of multi-domain sensors and command-and-control systems; coordination of cross-functional personnel; and execution of performance-based operations in support of federal UAS/C-UAS mission requirements. Lead integration, testing, and validation of emerging C4
  
  ISR, ITN, and Nett Warrior technologies.
• Design and support tactical and hybrid network architectures (classified and unclassified).
• Integrate and configure:
  • ATAK, WinTAK, CIVTAK, TAK Server (cloud, hybrid, and edge deployments)
  • Tactical radios (wideband and narrow band)
  • Satellite, cellular, and MANET/mesh networks
  • Mission Command Systems (MSS, AFATDS, etc.)
• Support fielding synchronization, system demonstrations, and Soldier touch points.
• Identify and resolve system discrepancies, interoperability gaps, and integration defects.
• Develop equipment standards, technical specifications, and integration documentation.
• Provide hands‑on training to Soldiers and program stakeholders on new equipment and network capabilities.
• Support RDT&E efforts, lab testing, and operational experimentation events.
• Maintain awareness of emerging military, commercial, AI‑enabled, and cloud technologies relevant to Army modernization.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience managing on-site, off-site and remote employees.
• In-depth knowledge of the Unified Command structure, joint doctrine, and joint policies.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in implementing and training software systems/updates, standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
• Excellent writing communication and reporting skills.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

• Part 107 drone license
• Ability to build trust and confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and CFT objectives.
• Ability to independently lead and support technical meetings with customers, teammates, program management and leadership.
• Ability to grasp complex issues, independently formulate analysis and proposed solutions, lead people, manage complex activities, manage risks and opportunities, brief issues and represent the company well to the customer.
• Experience utilizing the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Intelligence Preparation of Operational Environment (JIPOE).
• Prior military service (SOF, Signal, Electronic Warfare, UxS, CUxS, or Communications fields preferred)

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user‑focused and design‑driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward‑thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding‑edge technology. We hire people who are forward…