Systems Engineer III

Accelint LLC
San Diego, CA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0 - $175,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Systems Engineering Internet Protocol Satcom Systems Architecture Planning Software Information Technology Operational Systems

Job description

  • Conducting site surveys and evaluating requirements and determining optimal system architecture
  • Conducting AoAs and developing recommendations on use of specific technologies and OEM equipment
  • Detailed design to include aspects such as viewshed analysis, network mapping, frequency spectrum allocation, EMI, CONOPs, etc.
  • Developing CDRL documentation to include architecture documentation, site surveys reports, CDR packages, and Test Plans and Reports
  • Testing and troubleshooting systems
  • Developing training materials to support training of end users (e.g. host nation military)
  • Guidance to engineering staff on Operations and Maintenance of operational systems
  • Collaborating with software and platform engineers in the development of C2 systems

Requirements

  • Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience with: *

  • COTS border and coastal surveillance technologies
  • RF communications and wireless communication networks and equipment
  • Planning and performing systems engineering analysis related to border and coastal surveillance, telecommunications (e.g. microwave) networks, including familiarity with network planning software tools
  • Willing to travel out of the country for several weeks at a time to austere locations (e.g. Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia) (20% travel)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with: *

  • Radar
  • EO/IR cameras
  • AIS
  • IP networks
  • LTE
  • Microwave
  • HF / VHF / UHF
  • SATCOM
  • Tactical Data Links
  • Common operational picture (COP) software

Benefits & conditions

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include…

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Company Holidays

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Optional HSA and FSA

  • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance

About the company

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.

Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Forward Slope (FSI) division,which focuses on C2, engineering, cyber, and international programs. FSI integrates complex systems, transforms geospatial and operational data into clear insights, and supports naval, joint, and allied missions with technical rigor and global perspective.

Accelint is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with subject matter expertise in all aspects of border and coastal surveillance systems. The candidate will support the architecture development and detailed design, integration, installation, testing of, and training on border and coastal surveillance systems, primarily on international projects tied to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Technologies and disciplines will include (but not be limited to) radar, EO/IR cameras, AIS, IP networks, LTE, microwave, HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, Tactical Data Links, and common operational picture (COP) software.

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