Integration Engineer (SkillBridge)

Brief Description

The Opportunity

This unpaid SkillBridge training opportunity is designed to provide transitioning active-duty service members with hands-on, mission-focused experience as they complete their final phase of military service. The program is 12 weeks in duration and offers practical exposure to real-world systems integration, engineering, and mission systems operations in a government-adjacent environment. This is an onsite position located at or near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.

The Integration Engineer SkillBridge participant will be responsible for conducting hands-on integration of a variety of systems, applications, and networks to ensure interoperability across mission-critical environments. In this role, you will execute compatibility checks, support test plan development, and document system behaviors and baselines to support engineering and operational standards. Additionally, you will troubleshoot mid-level technical issues, coordinate with engineering, operations, and acquisition stakeholders, and support system upgrades and modernization efforts. Participants will also engage in user testing and validation events while tracking assigned tasks throughout integration activities and test cycles. Successful candidates must be able to manage multiple technical priorities, operate in fast-paced environments, and support structured testing and deployment timelines.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Conduct hands-on integration
• Execute compatibility checks
• Support test plan development
• Document system behaviors and baselines
• Troubleshoot mid-level issues
• Coordinate with engineering/ops/acquisition
• Support upgrades and modernization
• Participate in user engagements
• Track assigned tasks
  
  

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Must have active TS/SCI Security clearance with the U.S. Government
• Must be an active-duty service member approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge program
  
  

Education

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelors degree preferred.
  
  

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 3 years’ experience
• 1 year supporting SOF systems
• System integration experience
• Familiarity with TACLAN/SDN/C4TIP
• Interpret engineering docs
• Troubleshooting skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware/Linux/Rancher/Kubernetes/Android/Windows
• OEM training
• Exposure to modernization, cloud, or containerized environments.
• Security CE; BS; CCNA
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in austere field conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Clear vision and hearing required for meetings, presentations, and communication.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
  
  

Summary

• This opportunity is offered as part of the DoW SkillBridge program and is structured as a 12-week training experience. All participants must be approved through their command and comply with all SkillBridge program requirements, including securing the necessary authorizations prior to the start date.
• This position is located at or near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities and will require strict adherence to all applicable security protocols and procedures. The role may also involve periodic travel to customer sites, government installations, and industry events in support of mission requirements.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@nextechsol.com