What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc.?
METI is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with specialized experience in Distributed Video and Network Systems, supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the engineering, integration, and operation of video distribution platforms—specifically the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Digital Distribution Display System (MD3S). This role supports advanced technical operations in test and evaluation environments, including real-time mission and command center support for MDA and Aegis programs.
The Systems Engineer will play a key role in planning, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting digital media systems across enterprise and tactical networks. This position demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with technical expertise in network video distribution, session management, and cybersecurity implementation.
Duties:
- Engineer, configure, and maintain distributed video systems using MD3S technologies and components.
- Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of MD3S hardware and software across DoD test ranges, labs, and operational environments.
- Plan and execute real-time video session management over enterprise and bandwidth-constrained networks.
- Analyze and assess network and video session performance to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
- Integrate MD3S systems with C4I and Combat Systems in both lab and field environments.
- Assist in the planning and deployment of Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity controls to ensure system compliance and operational continuity.
- Collaborate with Test & Evaluation (T&E) teams during Live Distributed Events and ensure seamless data and display transmission across command and control systems.
- Participate in mission readiness activities and provide technical support during distributed test events.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, General Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience with DoD Distributed Video and Network Systems.
- Recent (within the past 2 years) hands-on engineering and operational experience with MD3S hardware and software components.
- Experience with Digital Media Management Servers, Video Encoders, and Distributed Video Management Software.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of distributed video systems and sessions.
- Knowledgeable in video session management over enterprise and bandwidth-limited networks.
- Familiar with network and video session performance analysis and diagnostics.
- Mission Support:
- Experience supporting Live Distributed MDA or Aegis missions, including T&E operations and systems integration.
- Understanding of C4I and Combat Systems integration over enterprise and tactical networks.
- Cybersecurity:
- Knowledge and practical experience in implementing Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity controls for MD3S systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with virtualization technologies and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
- Familiarity with Aegis platforms and Navy shipboard systems.
- Background in configuring hypervisors and interfacing network nodes with video and network applications.
- Previous support for distributed at-sea events or live fire tests involving MD3S.
Work Environment & Conditions:
- May involve work in secure, classified environments.
- Occasional travel may be required to support mission events or installations.
- Work may include extended hours during key mission or test events.
METI, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.