Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces. * Collaborate with software developers, integration ...
Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces. * Collaborate with software developers, integration ...
Experience with JADOCS, AFATDS, GCCS, C2PC/JTCW, JBC-P/MMC-S, or WinTAK/ATAK * Prior BSTEX or MISTC exercise support experience * OCONUS exercise support experience
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Experience with JADOCS, AFATDS, GCCS, C2PC/JTCW, JBC-P/MMC-S, or WinTAK/ATAK * Prior BSTEX or MISTC exercise support experience * OCONUS exercise support experience
Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information). * Work alongside engineers using multiple other ...
Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information). * Work alongside engineers using multiple other ...
Software Engineer, Mobile - Android - Tactical, Recon & Strike with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information). * Work alongside engineers using multiple other ...
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Software Engineer, Mobile - Android - Tactical, Recon & Strike with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information). * Work alongside engineers using multiple other ...
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Network/Systems Administrator
Quantico, VA · On-site
$75K - $101K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
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Network/Systems Administrator
Quantico, VA · On-site
$75K - $101K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
Mobile Application Developer
Pontiac, MI · On-site
Live Unit locations - The POC would enable display of CAD information Within ATAK on Android and Within TAKAware on iOS - The POC should ensure that the connections from mobile devices are Secure ...
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Mobile Application Developer
Pontiac, MI · On-site
Live Unit locations - The POC would enable display of CAD information Within ATAK on Android and Within TAKAware on iOS - The POC should ensure that the connections from mobile devices are Secure ...
Proficiency in radio programming (TrellisWare Manager/TW-Config), IP networking, and ATAK plugin management. * Willingness to deploy to Su-Saharan Africa for 60-120-day rotations. * Current passport ...
Proficiency in radio programming (TrellisWare Manager/TW-Config), IP networking, and ATAK plugin management. * Willingness to deploy to Su-Saharan Africa for 60-120-day rotations. * Current passport ...
Network/Systems Administrator
Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
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Network/Systems Administrator
Camp Pendleton, CA · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
Network/Systems Administrator
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site
$74K - $101K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
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Network/Systems Administrator
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site
$74K - $101K/yr
Install, configure, and sustain POR C2 systems including GCCS, AFATDS, JBC-P/MMC-S, C2PC/JTCW, CAC2S, TCS, and TAK/WinTAK/ATAK * Maintain O365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with templates, workflows ...
1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
Configure and support tactical communications equipment, including MANET radios (e.g., PRC-148C, PRC-163C, MPU-5) * Support TAK (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK) ecosystem implementation and training, including ...
Configure and support tactical communications equipment, including MANET radios (e.g., PRC-148C, PRC-163C, MPU-5) * Support TAK (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK) ecosystem implementation and training, including ...
Sr. System Engineer - On Site
Conshohocken, PA · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
Experience working with Android Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) * Experience writing code interfacing with hardware devices and sensors * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira ...
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Sr. System Engineer - On Site
Conshohocken, PA · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
Experience working with Android Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) * Experience writing code interfacing with hardware devices and sensors * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira ...
1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
Sr. System Engineer - On Site
Conshohocken, PA · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
Experience working with Android Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) * Experience writing code interfacing with hardware devices and sensors * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira ...
Sr. System Engineer - On Site
Conshohocken, PA · On-site
$102K - $140K/yr
Experience working with Android Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) * Experience writing code interfacing with hardware devices and sensors * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira ...
1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
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1690 - A2E Principle Engineer
Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
ATAK * TRAX * Compass * Linux * Cisco * Encryption devices * DoW required STIGs * Network security * Multicast UDP * Cloud transport * CDS Personnel Clearance Level: * Candidate must possess or have ...
... ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK) ecosystem implementation and training, including TAK Server deployment • Conduct equipment evaluations and identify capability gaps; assist with acquisition support and vendor ...
... ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK) ecosystem implementation and training, including TAK Server deployment • Conduct equipment evaluations and identify capability gaps; assist with acquisition support and vendor ...
... ATAK • Experience with green radios • Experience working with MPU5s • Experience with firewalls • Experience with ACAS • Experience implementing STIGS • Knowledge of Image Generator (IG ...
... ATAK • Experience with green radios • Experience working with MPU5s • Experience with firewalls • Experience with ACAS • Experience implementing STIGS • Knowledge of Image Generator (IG ...
Software Developer
Charleston, SC · On-site
ATAK Plug-in Development * Prior Military experience EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Fathom 4, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants ...
Software Developer
Charleston, SC · On-site
ATAK Plug-in Development * Prior Military experience EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Fathom 4, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants ...
IM/COC Instructor - Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Provide subject matter expertise on C2 family of systems, including C2PC, Tactical Common Server (TCS), JBC-P, TAK/ATAK, MMC (Mounted Mission Command), and MCH (Marine Corps Handheld). * Support ...
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IM/COC Instructor - Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Provide subject matter expertise on C2 family of systems, including C2PC, Tactical Common Server (TCS), JBC-P, TAK/ATAK, MMC (Mounted Mission Command), and MCH (Marine Corps Handheld). * Support ...
IM/COC Instructor - Camp Pendleton, CA
Oceanside, CA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Provide subject matter expertise on C2 family of systems, including C2PC, Tactical Common Server (TCS), JBC-P, TAK/ATAK, MMC (Mounted Mission Command), and MCH (Marine Corps Handheld). * Support ...
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IM/COC Instructor - Camp Pendleton, CA
Oceanside, CA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Provide subject matter expertise on C2 family of systems, including C2PC, Tactical Common Server (TCS), JBC-P, TAK/ATAK, MMC (Mounted Mission Command), and MCH (Marine Corps Handheld). * Support ...
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| Work Environment | Usually works in security settings, such as malls, events, or corporate buildings | Works in various environments including private properties, retail stores, or public spaces |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Employers in security, event management, or private security firms | Employers across retail, corporate, and public sectors |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 23 days ago
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Models-Based Systems Engineer at ACI is responsible for focusing on leveraging model-based systems engineering tools and practices to enable efficient planning, integration, and validation of tactical applications supporting situational awareness platforms. A successful Model-Based Systems Engineer at ACI will:
- Develop and maintain SysML/UML-based models to support system architecture, behavior, interface definitions, and requirements traceability for ATAK plugins and core functionality.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into functional models that inform software development and integration plans.
- Support system decomposition and definition of component-level interactions across ATAK plugins, core services, and TAK Server interfaces.
- Collaborate with software developers, integration engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment between modeled architecture and software implementation.
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews as a representative of the systems engineering team.
- Support verification and validation activities by aligning test cases with modeled requirements and scenarios.
- Contribute to documentation deliverables, including interface control documents (ICDs), system design documents (SDDs), and modeling standards.
- Design and implement network solutions, including LAN/WAN/VPN architectures and secure topologies.
- Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, utilizing both hands-on diagnostics and automated tools.
- Apply network security best practices to protect systems and data from internal and external threats.
- Write scripts for automation and system management using Python and PowerShell.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D projects, integrating scientific and engineering approaches.
- Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.
- Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience, or
- Master's degree in a related field and five years of experience
- Solid understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Hands-on experience with network operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
- Proficiency with network design and configuration tools.
- Proficiency with modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect.
- Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, and associated cloud architecture.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
- Prior experience with TAK plugin development or TAK Server integration.
- Knowledge of DoD software acquisition lifecycle and digital engineering policy (e.g., DoDI 5000.97).
- INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification.
- Familiarity with geospatial formats (GeoPackage, KML) and tactical messaging standards (Cursor-on-Target).
- Experience supporting proposal writing or technical volume input for federal contracts is a plus.
- Experience in research, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure projects.
- Experience with military software and System of System testing.
- Experience in planning and operating military tactical networking, including battle command platforms and transport layers.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program