Systems Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with strong radio frequency (RF) expertise to support the deployment, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical RF communication systems. The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles to both Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and mission-tailored RF solutions, contributing to system architecture, modernization initiatives, and lifecycle engineering activities across a diverse communications portfolio., * Deploy, integrate, and sustain GOTS-based and mission-specific RF communication systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF platforms and associated RF/FORNSAT hardware and software.

• Provide end-to-end lifecycle systems engineering support, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Architect, configure, and optimize RF and GOTS-based solutions to meet mission, operational, and security requirements.
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring performance, availability, and compliance with security standards.
• Deliver virtualization support across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and support modernization efforts to improve reliability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and cross-functional teams to provide technical leadership, security best practices, and operational excellence., Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Demonstrated experience deploying, installing, integrating, and sustaining RF systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF platforms, with familiarity in GOTS-based solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) additional years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree., * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:

• DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-TermLong-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way. That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People. Salary Range Transparency At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.