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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Systems Engineer - **Company:** Chartis Federal - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Program Optimization, System Configuration, Interoperability, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Software Reliability Testing, Systems Integration, Performance Testing - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5a7f591b-4c96-425e-9aa1-3ae046082b36 ## About the Role * Minimum 10 years of experience in radio telecommunications engineering. * Demonstrated leadership in the design or implementation of at least one P-25 Digital LMR Network. * Minimum 10 years of experience in interconnectivity technologies (microwave, fiber, satellite, MPLS). * Strong expertise in RF engineering, coverage modeling, and system optimization. * Experience integrating public safety communications systems across multiple sites. * Experience working with FCC licensing and regulatory compliance processes., * Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Advanced telecommunications or RF certifications. * Experience in hurricane-prone or island environments. * Experience supporting public safety or emergency communications modernization efforts. * Experience with grant-funded infrastructure programs. ## Description The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) serves as the senior technical authority for the eCOMM VI P-25 Digital Trunked Land Mobile Radio (LMR) modernization across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. This role provides system-level technical leadership, architectural governance, regulatory compliance oversight, and performance validation across all project phases. The CSE ensures technical integrity of RF engineering, network interconnectivity, microwave backhaul, and system integration activities while delegating field execution and installation activities to engineering and construction teams. The Chief Systems Engineer works in coordination with the Program Manager and Deputy PM to ensure all technical deliverables meet required standards prior to lifecycle phase transitions. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities Technical Architecture Governance * Establish and maintain the technical architecture baseline for the P-25 Digital LMR system. * Review and approve system design specifications, including RF modeling, coverage analysis, microwave backhaul, and MPLS network architecture. * Validate interoperability requirements between St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. * Ensure architectural alignment prior to procurement and construction activities. RF & Engineering Oversight * Provide technical review and approval of: + Coverage reports and propagation models + Drive test methodologies and results + Antenna configurations and RF optimization strategies + Structural integration and grounding designs * Validate A&E deliverables and technical drawings prior to release for construction. * Serve as escalation authority for complex RF or system integration issues. Interconnectivity & Network Validation * Oversee technical design and integration of microwave radio terminals, MPLS routers, and network backbone components. * Ensure resilient, redundant inter-island communications architecture. * Review and certify interconnectivity performance prior to operational deployment. Installation & Testing Oversight * Establish technical acceptance criteria for installation and integration phases. * Validate antenna sweep results and system configuration benchmarks. * Review system performance testing results, including: + Signal strength and coverage validation + Voice clarity and transmission performance + Interoperability and reliability testing * Approve readiness for system cutover and migration from legacy analog LMR infrastructure Compliance & Regulatory Assurance * Ensure adherence to: P-25 standards; FCC licensing and regulatory requirements; Applicable federal and territorial compliance standards * Support documentation required for inspections, audits, and grant compliance. Technical Leadership & Knowledge Transfer * Provide technical direction to RF engineers, A&E teams, network engineers, and subcontractors. * Participate in milestone reviews and technical decision gates. * Support training and knowledge transfer to BIT RF personnel. * Review and approve final system documentation prior to handover. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)