Joint Kill Chain & Communications Integrator

Responsibilities

• Provide critical Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to a Department of Defense (DoD) program office.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the integration of advanced weapon systems and radios into the kill chain with a primary focus on the communications layer and joint service interactions.
• Provide technical guidance, systems engineering support, and strategic analysis to facilitate the development, prototyping, and demonstration of mission-critical capabilities for the warfighter.
• Work closely with program teams, FFRDCs/UARCs, and joint service partners to assess system performance and military utility.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor on weapon and radio integration, tactical networking, and the development and integration of network-enabled munitions.
• Advise on joint munitions development programs, ensuring cross-service compatibility and integration into existing and future kill chains.
• Develop, review, and refine joint Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for the employment of integrated weapon systems, ensuring they are synchronized with the communications architecture.
• Provide SME support for the integration of Tactical Data Links (TDL) and military communication systems to ensure effective kill chain execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate complex DoD systems, advanced weapon systems, C4ISR equipment, and fire control systems.
• Analyze and influence system requirements to ensure alignment with joint service operational needs and program priorities.
• Facilitate interoperability between joint, allied, and coalition systems by advising on integration strategies, participating in technical working groups, and supporting CONOPS/TTP development forums.
• Lead and support the planning, execution, and analysis of test events, live-fire exercises, and demonstrations to validate system performance and operation utility.
• Communicate complex technical findings and data-driven recommendations effectively to a diverse audience of senior military leaders, program managers, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in DoD command and control, weapon systems integration, or a related field
• Significant experience with joint service munitions development, including an understanding of the processes for coordinating requirements, funding, and testing across the services
• Demonstrated experience in developing, authoring, or evaluating CONOPS and TTPs for complex, network-enabled weapon systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, the DoD acquisition process, and kill chain analysis
• Prominent ability to work full-time in a SCIF/SAPF environment
• Able to work full-time in a SCIF/SAPF environment