Systems Engineer III

Role Summary
A senior systems integration engineer is responsible for leading the design, planning, and execution of complex network infrastructure and software projects supporting national airspace systems. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, mitigating technical risks, and ensuring successful project delivery across full lifecycle phases. The position requires deep technical expertise and strategic coordination to meet operational objectives and long-term goals in a high-security environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of network infrastructure and software integration projects from conception through deployment.
• Coordinate with radio access network (RAN), hardware, software, and systems integration teams, as well as external vendors, to deliver on project goals on schedule and at scale.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks in network deployment activities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable technical deliverables aligned with operational priorities and timelines.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership through dashboards, briefings, and reports.
• Manage program scope, schedule, and resources to ensure successful completion within budget constraints.
• Oversee technical documentation, testing, and validation activities to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with security requirements and clearance protocols throughout project execution.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to address technical challenges and ensure seamless integration.
• Stay informed of emerging trends and technologies relevant to telecommunications and network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Active Public Trust security clearance at the time of hire.
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. Under federal law, eligibility for a security clearance generally requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure planning.
• At least 5 years of experience leading complex, large-scale projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of core networking protocols including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6.
• Experience with optical networking, data center environments, and server hardware deployments.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Expertise in capacity planning, network modeling, and aligning technical decisions with budget considerations.
• Highly desirable: PMP certification.
• Ability to obtain FAA suitability clearance.
• This is an onsite role based in Herndon, VA, and requires physical presence at the office.

Publishing Pay Range: $45.00 - $50.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.