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# SME System Network Engineer

- **Company:** Prescient Edge
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, IBM Systems Network Architecture, Microsoft Visio, Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Integration, Sysadmin, Large Language Models, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8785504/sme-system-network-engineer

## About the Role

* US Navy, USCG, Marine Corps, or SOCOM experience required.
 * Petty Officers, Marines, or Coast Guard personnel with communications, network, system admin, or engineering experience.
 * Military unmanned or manned aircraft, ships, or equipment experience is required.
 * Technical SME/Engineer with engineering, systems, technical degree and 4+ years military experience OR SME in technical field with some college and 12+ years military experience.
 * 10+ years military experience may substitute for degree (SME level).
 * Testing or hands-on experience with network, communications and tactical systems (operations of GCCS, MSS, other common operating systems are a plus).
 * Technical background with understanding System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) - V-model.
 * Proficiency with MS products (Excel, Word, PPT).
 * Proficiency with Visio, AutoCAD, or similar diagram tools.
 * Familiarity with AI model usage (LLMs).
 * Hands-on engineering, communications, network, or tactical systems experience within military operational environments.

Education:

 * Degree in Engineering, Systems, Electrical, Technical degree preferred but not required. Experience may substitute.
 * Degree preferred but not required, experience over degree.

Security clearance:

 * Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret (or higher)

## Description

* Technical SME System Engineer supporting mission-critical communications, network, and electrical systems. Design, develop, and integrate communications and electrical subsystems including RF systems, power distribution, antennas, and data links across airborne, maritime, and ground platforms.
 * Leverage prior military operational experience to translate mission requirements, CONOPS, and field feedback into practical engineering solutions that enhance reliability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
 * Lead troubleshooting, testing, and technical assessments of communications and network systems in laboratory, field, and deployed environments to ensure mission readiness and system performance.
 * Coordinate with government stakeholders, operators, and engineering teams to support system integration, modernization efforts, and lifecycle sustainment of communications and electrical capabilities.
 * Support system design reviews, technical documentation, and compliance activities ensuring adherence to applicable military standards, cybersecurity requirements, and engineering best practices.
 * Provide technical mentorship and operational insight to engineering staff, bridging the gap between operational users and system developers to ensure solutions meet real-world mission demands.