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# Senior Systems Engineer, Principal

- **Company:** Apogee, Inc.
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Structures, Network Topologies, Network Protocols, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8cbb1d7c87ca20c1

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Network protocols?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication
Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 18+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree.
Additional Experience:

 * Experience with hardware, software, binary data structures, networking topology and network protocols
 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customer (highly preferred)
 * Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
 * Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel

Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Years of Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree. OR
 * Master's degree with 10+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree.

## Description

* Leading complex project engineering and scientific teams engaged across one or more disciplines
 * Performing research and development on Command and Control (C2) or Information Technology (IT) systems
 * Guiding the design, modification, maintenance, and/or construction of specialized buildings, facilities, systems, and associated assets
 * Overseeing evaluation of the feasibility, utility, and implementation issues associated with use of new technologies and potential impacts on system or infrastructure development
 * Developing and presenting briefings to senior customer personnel


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