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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Chartis Federal
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, VoIP, Trunking, Systems Integration, IT Architecture
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/92b616fe-e2eb-4b1a-94d7-4f368a3789de

## About the Role

* Experience with P25 tactical communications systems similar in scope and magnitude to DHS's nationwide TACCOM network
 * Demonstrated expertise in communication system topologies, including conventional tactical communications systems (e.g., OTAR, trunking, data), microwave, VoIP, and IT architectures
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
 * Minimum 10 years of equivalent experience
 * Working knowledge of DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) processes
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination
 * U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualification:

 * Experience with RF propagation modeling software (Comarco/EDX, Hertz Warfare, Spectrum-E)
 * Familiarity with Motorola R56 standards and site engineering practices
 * Professional Engineer (PE) license

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and implementation support of tactical communications systems and applications., * Provide technical system support, including needs analysis and proposal generation design

 * Address Government technical design questions and issues
 * Demonstrate expertise in communication system topologies, including conventional tactical communications systems (e.g., OTAR, trunking, data), microwave, VoIP, and IT architectures
 * Support design of sites, systems, and technical solutions to meet operational requirements per technical standards and DHS direction
 * Perform propagation modeling, simulation, and CAD analysis using tools such as Comarco/EDX, Hertz Warfare, and Spectrum-E
 * Support equipment integration, testing, optimization, and deployment
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide engineering recommendations to minimize cost and improve performance


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