Systems Architect – Tactical Network, SATCOM, RF Integration
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Job Description
Systems Architect providing technical leadership in the design and integration of tactical communications architectures. Focusing on modernization of Army and joint network capabilities with emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop end-to-end tactical network architectures integrating RF, SATCOM, and IP transport
- Define architecture frameworks aligned to DoDAF and Army network modernization strategies
- Lead design of multi-domain, multi-transport communications systems (LOS, BLOS, SATCOM, 5G, etc.)
- Ensure interoperability across: Army tactical systems
- Joint and coalition networks
- Commercial and cloud-based services
- Guide technology insertion and modernization efforts
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into program baselines
- Lead architectural reviews and technical decision boards
- Provide subject matter expertise on: RF propagation, link budgets, and waveform selection
- SATCOM system design and integration
- Network scalability, resiliency, and survivability
- Develop architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical strategies
- Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across programs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s strongly preferred)
- 10–15+ years of experience in systems/network architecture
- Deep expertise in: Tactical Army communications systems
- SATCOM (TDMA/FDMA, terminals, modems)
- RF communications and transmission systems
- IP networking and transport architectures
- Experience developing architectures across system-of-systems environments
- Strong understanding of DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience interfacing with Government leadership and stakeholders



















