Lead Ground Tactical Radio SME

Job Overview

Job Overview


Job Title: Lead Ground Tactical Radio SME

Location
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Mac Dill AFB, FL

This position is pending contract award.



Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Ground Tactical Radio SME to support a ground tactical radio requirements supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports the government lead for Ground Tactical Radio Requirements manager in creating the future for requirements across the force.

• Engineer and Test future capability for force modernization across multiple ground tactical radio capabilities.
• Help write support documents for funding and requirements across the technology requirements.
• Assist the government in decision making on force modernization and capabilities for ground tactical radio.
• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts including diagrams, build guides, and configuration documentation.
• Participate in systemwide vulnerability, compliance, and configuration audits.
• Support transport-level integration in lab, test, including hardware builds and device configuration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate designs and support mission-driven network modernization efforts.
• Perform hands‑on engineering, configuration development, performance monitoring of new technologies in support of government functions.

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret with SCI clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year.
• 6+ years of RF engineering experience supporting DoD, ISR, EW, or tactical communications systems.
• Strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, modulation, waveform analysis, and spectrum management practices.
• Experience with RF system design and integration, including antennas, amplifiers, filters, feedlines, and multi-band radio systems (HF/VHF/UHF/SHF/EHF).
• Experience supervising, managing, and leading technical engineering teams.
• Ability to collaborate wih vendors and other teams to restore services and complete projects.
• Familiarity with SATCOM (military and commercial), tactical radio platforms (Harris, Thales, Trellis Ware), and BLOS/LOS mission networks.
• Knowledge of DoD spectrum policy, cybersecurity (RMF), TEMPEST considerations, and secure RF system handling procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

• High School Diploma