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Senior Systems Engineer at NRO – Long-Range Fires Integrator

CSI Consultants, Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026

Senior Systems Engineer at NRO – Long-Range Fires Integrator USMC

Position Description: Provide systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) support to Marine Corps Long-Range Fires efforts at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

  • Support the integration of the NRO C2 Operations in Denied Environments (CODE) communications architecture within USMC radios, platforms and systems
  • Support integration with Navy’s Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS Engagement Controller and Manager (BECM)
  • Provide technical support to plan and execute BLOS strike demonstrations and test events
  • Support migration of resilient Command and Control (C2) communications capabilities into LEO constellations
  • Originate concepts/plans for USMC and Joint programs to incorporate National Overhead Systems data and technologies to enhance Long-Range Fires capabilities
  • Liaise with the Service Requirements Offices and Combatant Commands as needed
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise to enable U.S. long-range Kill Chains

Required:

  • Independent, Forward-Thinker who works well with a small Team
  • Familiarity with the IC and/or DoW requirements and/or acquisition processes
  • Experience supporting IC or DoW programs to develop, test and transition capabilities
  • Experience with ISRT and communications for Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTH-T)
  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance. (If selected, CI Polygraph will be required)

Desired/Preferred Experience:

  • Information Warfare Coordination Center (IWCC), MAGTF, TOC, AOC or MOC
  • USMC Tactical Edge Node-Expeditionary (TEN-X)
  • Maritime Targeting Cell - Afloat/Expeditionary (MTC-A/X)
  • USMC High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) knowledge
  • Tactical Data Links (e.g., Link-16) and/or Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)
  • Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) or other long-range strike weapons
  • End-to-end CONOPs for sending Inflight Target Updates (IFTUs)
  • Low-observable Communications operational or technical experience
  • Familiarity with Navy’s Long-Range Networked Fires Office (LRNFO)
  • Combat Operations experience, esp. involving Long-Range Strike Operations
  • Retired military or military reservist preferred (Marine preferred)

Salary commensurate with experience.

Key Words: E-2 Hawkeye, AWACS, SIGINT, F-35 Lightning, HIMARS, NRO, EA-18G Growler, EA-6B Prowler, Intrepid Tiger, Link-16, IBS, LRNFO, Electronic Warfare (EW), SCI

CSI Consultants was formed in 1999 to solidify our focus of making national systems information and capabilities accessible and usable by DoW tactical users in their combat systems and platforms. We employ great people with proven experience and offer an innovative Pay Approach which includes company profit-sharing contributions to your 401(k) of 25% of your wages.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Technical : 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance or DCID eligibility for SCI access? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Chantilly, VA 20151 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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