Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineer - Active Top Secret Clearance

Executive Summary Our client is seeking a Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineer III with Top Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineer Principal leads technical efforts in requirements development, systems integration, and interoperability analysis across C3 (Command, Control, and Communications), IT, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) domains. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, system protection, electromagnetic environmental effects, spectrum management, and architecture analysis. The engineer will support developing and evaluating secure, embedded IT systems and weapon system interfaces to ensure compatibility and performance across the lifecycle of DoD weapon systems. The ideal applicant will possess an active Top-Secret Security Clearance, a Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline, and a minimum of 15 years of engineering experience focused on interoperability and integration. Additionally, at least 5 of those years should be within a Department of Defense (DoD) setting. Position Duties Develop and analyze technical requirements, documentation, approaches, and acquisition strategies for system integration and modernization. Perform cybersecurity implementations, information assurance (IA), and system/program protection planning and execution. Conduct Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and spectrum management analyses, testing, and certification. Lead systems-of-systems interoperability and architecture development efforts using Sparx and Magic Draw tools to produce DoDAF 2/SysML architecture products. Support mission planning, machine-to-machine data flows, information technology integration, and communications engineering. Ensure standards compliance, interoperability testing, and NSA certification processes are followed. Analyze and support the integration of operated and unmanned aircraft systems within secure, networked environments. Develop engineering solutions that facilitate secure user interaction with legacy and modern combat, logistics, and IT systems. Perform analyses to support COMSEC management and Critical Program Information (CPI) protection. Contribute to testing methodologies and assessments for secure interaction with multi-service strategic, theater, and tactical systems. Requirements Education: Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field. Experience: Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience, specifically in interoperability and integration. At least 5 years of experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. Technical Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in systems interoperability, integration engineering, and secure communications. Expertise in C3, IT, and ISR systems and standards. Experience with Sparx and/or Magic Draw modeling tools for developing DoDAF 2 and SysML architecture. Deep understanding of system architecture, mission planning, encryption, COMSEC, spectrum management, and cybersecurity compliance. Familiarity with acquisition strategies, technology modernization plans, and operational requirements of strategic and tactical defense systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr MDAEdge