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Thunderbolt Solutions is seeking to hire an C4ISR Electronics Engineer

Thunderbolt Solutions is a small, flexible company where are our motto 'find a way or make one' and it permeates every facet of our business. When faced with a technical challenge, we aim to exceed expectations by developing and fielding innovative solutions for defense and commercial markets in a manner unencumbered by bureaucracy. Thunderbolt Solutions operates in an environment that fosters transparency, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and a learning mindset focused on solutions that enhance employee engagement.
Job Description:    The NSC Senior Electronics Engineer - C4ISR is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of advanced Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. This role supports mission-critical programs by developing and sustaining complex electronic and communications architectures in maritime or defense environments.

Responsibilities:

Provide subject matter expertise on a variety of C4ISR systems for the USCG NSC Acquisition Program at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. 

Provide testing support of C4ISR systems.

Evaluate implications of planned engineering changes in support of major shipbuilding acquisition and repair.

Support may include cost analysis, procurement support, and the review and editing of existing work products and analyses. 

Editing of existing work products and analyses includes providing recommendations and technical subject matter expertise to the Program management integrated product teams and Program leads.

Provide support in shipboard design and software and systems integration for all shipboard C4ISR and weapons systems and the following certification programs: TEMPEST, Information Assurance, combat and weapons systems safety. 

Provide support to troubleshoot system failures or integration issues and planning/management of certifications and provide resolutions to rectify those troubles/failures/issues.

Coordinate and monitor the shipboard C4ISR effort and advise the various engineering support agencies and contractors participating in system development, such as SPAWAR, SPAWAR System Support Centers, and the USCG Program's C4ISR Domain, COMDT (CG-933), COMDT (CG-6) and COMDT (CG-2) with regard to topology development, general arrangement changes, hardware specifications development, configuration management, assessment/certification/accreditation and C4ISR integration.

Other related duties as assigned.

• Shall have a related BS; strong preference given to candidates with a related masters degree. Directly related professional experience may be considered in lieu of degrees.
• Shall have at least ten years demonstrated experience with shipboard C4ISR systems to include design and integration of navigation and combat weapon systems. 
• Direct experience shall include extensive knowledge of Navy SPAWAR GFE systems and their technical interface with installed shipboard systems.
• Shall have shall have at least one year demonstrated experience with shipbuilding acquisitions. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current US DOD Secret Secret Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Thunderbolt Solutions offers competitive pay, paid time off (PTO) and benefits (health & 401(k).

Pay Transparency Disclosure (D.C. Applicants):
In accordance with Washington, D.C. law, the good faith salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000 per year. Placement within the range is based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Information:
Employees in this role are eligible to participate in company-sponsored health benefits and other benefit programs.

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Thunderbolt Software LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

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