What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Planning and Engineering Support Specialist position at Innovative Reasoning?
The Systems Planning and Engineering Support Specialist provides engineering support for MARCENT communications systems, with a focus on planning integration, security, and sustainment. This role plans and designs new communication architectures, conducts analysis of systems requirements, supports integration and testing of communication systems, and provides engineering documentation and recommendations. With 5–7 years of experience, the specialist applies expertise in Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), UHF, TACSAT, GBS, and other satellite communication networks. By combining technical engineering knowledge with operational requirements, the Systems Planning and Engineering Support Specialist ensures MARCENT communication systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with mission needs. ***THIS EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Plan and design new communication architectures to support MARCENT requirements.
- Conduct analysis of new communication system requirements and capabilities.
- Support integration and testing of communication systems to validate functionality.
- Provide engineering documentation and technical recommendations for decision-making.
- Apply expertise in FDMA, TDMA, UHF, TACSAT, GBS, and other satellite communication networks to planning and design efforts.
- Ensure engineering solutions align with DoD cybersecurity and communications standards.
Supplemental Duties:
- Assist in developing SOPs for systems engineering and planning activities.
- Support lifecycle management of communication systems from design to sustainment.
- Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons learned for systems integration projects.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain compliance with MARCENT administrative procedures and reporting requirements.
- Ensure systems engineering documentation is archived according to records management standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Education/Experience/Qualification:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline required.
- 5–7 years of experience in engineering and support of DoD communication systems.
- Expertise in FDMA, TDMA, UHF, TACSAT, GBS, and other satellite communication networks.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
Additional Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of satellite and radio communication networks.
- Analytical ability to assess new system requirements and propose solutions.
- Proficiency in preparing engineering documentation and recommendations.
- Ability to integrate engineering solutions with operational communication requirements.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with MARCENT staff and DoD partners.
Location:
Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.
Work Environment:
Office environment within a joint military/civilian/contractor staff. Includes direct coordination with MARCENT communications and engineering personnel.
Physical Demands:
Primarily sedentary office work with extensive computer use. May involve travel to support integration, testing, and planning activities.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 0800–1600.
May require flexibility during system integration or testing activities.
License and Other Requirements:
Valid U.S. Driver’s License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).
Salary and Benefits:
As stated during the hiring process.
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance required.
Travel:
May include CONUS and OCONUS travel to support systems planning, testing, and sustainment activities.