Distributed Control System Operator Jobs in Escondido, CA

Position Title

Ground C2 Systems Engineer

Position Classification

Exempt

Position Type

This position may be full-time or part-time and is scheduled to work standard business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is not expected for this role.

Work Location

Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Camp Pendleton, CA

Position Description

The Ground C2 Systems Engineer provides technical and engineering support for developmental test and evaluation of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Mission Role Variants and the Family of Light Armored Vehicles (FoLAV) in support of Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV). The individual designs, configures, and maintains ARV test capabilities including a deployable System Integration Laboratory (SIL); develops and validates operational test scenarios, test plans, test cases, and test procedures; and operates vehicle Command and Control (C2) applications in representative ARV staff positions during test execution. This position provides dedicated, non-overlapping coverage for an assigned vendor vehicle or the headquarters element in order to protect vendor proprietary data and ensure unbiased analysis.

Essential Position Functions

• Four years' experience in operating, administering, training, or testing Ground C2 systems such as Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW), Tactical COP Server (TCS), Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA), Common Hosting Environment (CHE), Combat Data Network (CDN), Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P), or MAGTF Common Handheld (MCH).
• Demonstrated expertise in developmental test and evaluation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) systems in a system-of-systems environment.
• Design, configure, and maintain ARV test capabilities, including a man-portable SIL environment capable of deployment to test locations outside of MCTSSA, operating essential MAGTF C2 software applications to include networking and radio assets.
• Develop and validate operational test scenarios, test plans, test cases, and test procedures in accordance with the ARV Capability Development Document (CDD) and Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) architectures.
• Perform technical and evaluation assessments as an operator in staff positions of ARVC4UAS or LAV C2 variants during static, mobile, and afloat scenarios, including the operation of vehicle C2 applications and the Mobile MAGTF Test Suite (M2TS) during test execution.
• Develop a requirements traceability matrix and comprehensive test plans, with plans submitted not later than 60 days after contract award and government comments incorporated within 10 business days of receipt.
• Enter all Test Incident Reports (TIRs) into the designated tracking system within 24 hours of identification.
• Deliver final test reports within 15 business days of test event completion, free of material errors and in the government-provided format.
• Conduct technical assessments, systems engineering analysis, and integration evaluations of emerging technologies for use with the LAV Family of Vehicles and ARV, and familiarize test teams with these technologies to determine feasibility, suitability, and operational relevance.
• Support the delivery and installation of Mobile MAGTF Test Suites to vendor sites and conduct site visits to perform dry runs of test cases.
• Prepare test and evaluation architecture diagrams, daily test status reports during active testing, and trip reports within 5 business days of trip completion.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (desired).
• Experience administering VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server Operating Systems (desired).
• Working knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing and switching (desired).
• CompTIA Security+ certification (desired).

Competencies for the role

The Ground C2 Systems Engineer demonstrates advanced expertise in ground Command and Control systems, developmental test and evaluation, and system-of-systems integration and interoperability assessment. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to plan and execute concurrent test events across competing vendor solutions while maintaining strict data separation, proficiency operating C2 applications in tactical staff positions, and clear written and verbal communication with Government, vendor, and contractor stakeholders.

Physical Requirements for the role

This position requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including viewing monitors, using keyboards, and operating standard office and test equipment. The role also requires the ability to enter, occupy, and perform test duties within small vehicle passenger compartments during static, mobile, and afloat scenarios while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including body and head protective gear. The individual must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, work in field and shipboard conditions, and lift and carry equipment up to 40 pounds, including man-portable server and radio components associated with the System Integration Laboratory and Mobile MAGTF Test Suites.

Reports To

Assigned Program Manager

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work Environment

The work environment for this position includes a professional office setting, a System Integration Laboratory (SIL), and field and vehicle test environments. Test execution occurs during static, mobile, and afloat scenarios, including duties performed inside small vehicle passenger compartments where the individual will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as body and head protective gear. The role involves regular use of computers and related technology and frequent collaboration with technical and non-technical team members, including Government and vendor personnel. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, and the environment supports adherence to established cybersecurity, safety, and organizational policies. Due to the requirement to protect vendor proprietary data, the individual will be assigned to a designated vendor team or headquarters element and shall maintain strict non-disclosure between competing vendor solutions.

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret. Technical tasks associated with this position require access to classified information up to the Secret level. The individual shall not divulge information regarding files, data processing activities or functions, identifications, passwords, or other knowledge gained to anyone not authorized access to such information, and shall abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standards of conduct.

Travel Requirements

Travel is anticipated to be approximately 25% - 30% within the Continental United States. CONUS travel is currently forecast at twice per quarter at approximately two weeks per trip and must be preapproved in writing by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Travel includes vendor site visits and the delivery and installation of Mobile MAGTF Test Suites. No travel outside the Continental United States is anticipated.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Lumbee Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Note: This summary is not intended to be a complete description of all benefits. Employees will receive detailed information about benefit plan terms, conditions, and eligibility during onboarding. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.