TACSIGINT Systems Engineer

The Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer Level 2 supports the triage and analysis of end‑user COMINT, ELINT, and FISINT collection, identification, and geolocation requirements across military mobile platforms (air, land, and sea). This role assists stakeholders in refining technical requirements for tactical SIGINT collection systems, evaluates U.S. commercial solution alternatives, conducts feasibility and risk analyses, and develops recommended acquisition and execution courses of action.

The Engineer contributes to tactical sensor system architectures, reviews key systems engineering artifacts, and supports U.S. Government efforts to lead foreign partner tactical SIGINT sensor programs from initial requirements development through project delivery and installation.

• Triage and analyze military user tactical SIGINT requirements, CONOPS, and data flow architectures to define and manage tactical collection system requirements
• Lead industry system design, architecture development, and system integration activities while ensuring technical integrity across the system lifecycle
• Guide requirements engineering and support development of systems engineering documentation, including FRDs, ICDs, specifications, and JCIDS artifacts
• Review and evaluate tactical sensor technical documentation, KPPs, white papers, test plans, Factory Acceptance Tests, and Capstone Event criteria
• Coordinate multinational, multi‑organizational, and multi‑office technical efforts (e.g., VTCs, PMRs, CCBs, technical reviews) to resolve capability and system issues
• Develop and evaluate system concepts, architectures, and design solutions, including performance, risk, and feasibility assessments
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder communication across system testing, implementation, operational integration, installation, and sustainment
• Assist the U.S. Government in leading foreign partner tactical SIGINT sensor projects across the full lifecycle, including SOW/RFP development, proposal review, BOE/ROM analysis, LOA support, and execution from kickoff through delivery

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer, including operator and test engineering experience, supporting military tactical mobile platforms (air, land, sea) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, SIGINT, RF Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in‑network and out‑of‑network options.
• Vision + Dental:
  Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth:
  Up to $10,000 provided for approved career‑related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability:
  More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus:
  End of year cash gets added to your bottom‑line.
• Referral Bonus Program:
  Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.

Salary: $130000.00 - $150000.00 per year