Opening for Common Operating Picture (COP) C5ISR engineer - MI

We have an opening for Common Operating Picture (COP) C5ISR engineer

Location - Sterling Heights, MI

Full time permanent position

Must understand how COP systems work, from the perspective of an end user and from the perspective of needing to make the system operational on a vehicle platform. Understand GCCS-J (such as Joint Tactical COP Workstation (JTCW)) implemented onto the network, and how to establish end-to-end communications between the end user of the system and the computer servers that house the COP data, as well as the message formats used to communicate data across the network (JSON, VMF, etc).

Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.
Bachelors degree in computer or electrical engineering with at least 8 years of experience relevant to this role.
Experience with DoD ground vehicle C5ISR systems and system architectures, including how the various systems interconnect with one another on a ground vehicle platform.
Knowledge of GCCS-J and other joint common operating picture and common tactical picture systems, such as Link 16, GCCS-M, CPCE, C2PC, TAK, Agile Client, Blue Force Tracker (BFT) and Joint Battle Command Platform (JBCP).
Must be able to develop a vision for how a project should be executed, make recommendations to the team and to the formal project leads, lead the team toward consensus on decisions, and ultimately submit to the customer s direction on how to proceed even if it differs from your own recommendation.
Must be a self-starter who naturally takes initiative without being tasked or instructed. Able to work autonomously but within a team context.
Performs a high quality of work with attention to detail.
Customer-service mentality and a willingness to accept taskings from the customer.
Motivated to successfully complete a mission in spite of difficulties and hurdles.
Willing and able to navigate bureaucracies and approval chains in order to gain necessary authorizations.
Experience managing projects and tracking adherence to cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Experience with technical requirements definition.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to convey technical information in a manner that is understandable to a non-technical audience. Must have strong interpersonal abilities and be able to communicate with a high degree of tact, professionalism and respect.
Ability to travel to various DoD and contractor locations (less than 10% travel is expected).