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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** A2 Federal Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Document Management Systems, Hardware Design, Network Architecture, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=60fb05789302bfb4

## About the Role

MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE SATCOM AND HARDWARE DESIGN EXPERIENCE AND MUST HAVE MANY YEARS AGENCY EXPERIENCE
Engineering degree, preferably Electrical degree with 7 to 20 years of experience
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software
Demonstrated experience in drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience with identifying and championing new technical solutions
Demonstrated experience with technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines
Demonstrated experience with supporting the customers contracting processes
Demonstrated experience with customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences
Demonstrated experience in hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation
Demonstrated experience with customer's approval processes for technical testing and system deployment
Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing
Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%)
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Desired Skills

Demonstrated experience with satellite communications/systems
Demonstrated experience with computer networking
Demonstrated experience with customer technical tools

## Description

Support the customer's technical staff to broaden technical capabilities through 3rd party contracts and internal partnerships
Draft documentation and support the contracting process through SSJ, SOW, requirements, etc. products
Foster communication between partners to ensure high-quality products are delivered on-time and on-budget
Develop expertise in special areas and serve as a technical SME on designated topics
Secure approvals and conduct field tests of systems under development
Contribute to the approval process for the deployment of technical systems as technical SM
Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions
Lead technical efforts that support the O&M of deployed systems


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