Senior Systems Engineer

Hanscom, United States | Posted on 04/16/2026

McBride is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's C2

ISR Division (AFLCMC/C3I).

The C2

ISR Division (AFLCMC/C3I) delivers comprehensive, cradle-to-grave life cycle management for a diverse portfolio of Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2

ISR) systems supporting Air Force and Joint operations worldwide. Headquartered at Robins Air Force Base, GA, the division provides end-to-end support across major platforms and systems including the U-2, E-8C JSTARS, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), and the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), as well as additional programs transitioning into sustainment.

The division executes full-spectrum life cycle management functions spanning acquisition, systems engineering, supply chain and materiel management, maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting. Through this integrated approach, C2

ISR ensures mission-critical systems remain operational, modernized, and aligned with evolving warfighter requirements.

Within the division, the Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch, located at Hanscom AFB, MA, serves as a key organization responsible for advancing network-enabled C2

ISR capabilities. Reporting directly to the C2

ISR Senior Materiel Leader, GNS executes critical programs that enhance global connectivity and operational effectiveness, including the AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).

Through the integration of advanced network infrastructure, enterprise systems, and mission-critical data capabilities, the C2

ISR Division and GNS Branch enable real-time intelligence dissemination, resilient communications, and decision superiority across the battlespace.

This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Provide acquisition Test and Cyber Management support to the Government Section Chief by developing overarching DoD 5000 series‑required documentation to support assigned programs and products with respect to acquisition life cycle activities.
• Development, production, test, and technical management in support of program objectives.
• Current acquisition and technical knowledge and experience in support of Department of War (DOW) weapon systems, preferably AF, to include application of appropriate computer science principles and broad technical knowledge in interpreting and flowing‑down capability needs/requirements, evaluating design approaches and trade‑offs, and test/verification strategies for the delivery of operational capability within the limits imposed by life cycle constraints such as cost and schedule needs.
• A detailed understanding the Air Force Test and Evaluation guide and applicable MIL standards.
• A detailed understanding the Air Force Cybersecurity policy and practices for weapons system acquisition and sustainment and applicable MIL standards.
• Create and assist in developing acquisition program documentation required by DoD 5000 series to support technical efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews, applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/procedures providing engineering and test critical input.
• Review overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability) requirements and assist in the development of system specifications and system architecture products.
• Perform analysis of proposed engineering changes, specifications and provide the Government evaluation and recommendations on the acceptability of vendor proposals.
• Support…