SIGINT Systems Engineer

Job Overview

Columbia Technology Partners is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to design, operate, and sustain mission‑critical RF and SIGINT collection environments. This position focuses on engineering complex, distributed systems that support data ingest, transport, and processing across hybrid Linux and Windows infrastructures. The engineer will support advanced collection ecosystems built on platforms such as DRT, NiFi, ONEROOF, DARKQUEST, and FORNSAT throughout the full system lifecycle.

• Operate and maintain Linux- and Windows‑based systems supporting RF and SIGINT missions, including environment configuration, software deployment, and network troubleshooting.
• Translate operational needs, CONOPS, and architectural designs into actionable system requirements and technical specifications.
• Architect and integrate end‑to‑end solutions across hardware, software, and networking elements using DoDAF‑aligned and service‑oriented design principles.
• Author and manage systems engineering artifacts, including system plans, interface control documentation, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Execute and support integration, test, verification, and validation efforts for complex collection platforms and associated data pipelines.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor, providing guidance during design reviews, configuration control boards, and program‑level technical discussions.
• Collaborate directly with Government customers to resolve technical challenges, manage system risk, assess performance, and support accreditation and lifecycle sustainment.

• Fourteen (14) years of demonstrated experience performing systems engineering on programs of comparable scope, complexity, and mission impact.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of 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.

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