STINGRAI TACLAN Engineer - 28774

About the role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a TACLAN Engineer to provide critical technical and acquisition support to the TACLAN program within the Program Executive Office – Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) under U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on tactical local area network (TACLAN) systems, supporting design, integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
• Provide engineering assessments and technical recommendations throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, prototyping, fielding, and sustainment.
• Support the development and refinement of system architectures, technical documentation, and performance specifications aligned with SOF operational needs.
• Conduct trade-off analyses, risk assessments, and configuration evaluations to inform acquisition and engineering decisions.
• Interface with government engineers, vendors, field service representatives (FSRs), and stakeholders to synchronize program activities across multiple platforms and mission sets.
• Provide support to the government Acquisition Program Manager (APM) and lead engineer including preparation of milestone documentation, program briefings, and decision support packages.
• Aid in the formulation, justification, and execution of program budgets.
• Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure engineering milestones align with budget forecasts and contract performance.
• Support contract actions, Statements of Work (SOW), Technical Evaluation Plans, and Source Selection documentation.
• Participate in working groups, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program reviews to ensure alignment with strategic acquisition objectives.

Requirements

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret clearance.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in tactical network engineering or military C4ISR systems.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and program support processes.
• Special Operations Forces: Experience supporting Special Operations Forces or similar mission-critical communications programs.
• TACLAN Familiarity: Familiarity with TACLAN hardware/software baseline components and tactical configurations.
• Communications Background: Significant communications background familiar with the planning, employment, and sustainment of fielded tactical communication systems and software.
• Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC): Knowledge of JITC certification process.
• Tactical Data Link Hardware: Knowledge of Tactical Data Link Hardware.
• DoD Acquisition: Knowledge of DoD Acquisition.
• DoD Testing Process: Familiarity with DoD testing process.

Qualifications

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Tactical Network Engineering, System Lifecycle Management, Program Support Processes.
• Communication: Planning, Employment, Sustainment of Fielded Tactical Communication Systems.
• Acquisition: DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, JITC Certification Process, DoD Testing Process.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,951.00 - $125,000.00

Schedule

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt