Network Engineer (Electronics) III

Onsite in Huntsville, AL

The organization supports U.S. Army tactical network modernization within the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, and Communications. The team partners closely with government stakeholders to enable secure, converged mission command capabilities and efficient onboarding aligned with federal security processes.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. W2

Responsibilities

• Perform electronics engineering processes to support fielding of Tactical Server Infrastructure hardware and integrate CPCE software with TSIv2 and TSIv3 stacks.
• Provide engineering support to PdM M2TS to converge warfighting function applications onto a common operating environment with aligned server configurations and data services.
• Facilitate transition to a CI/CD pipeline and support quarterly capability drops to ensure hardware and software interoperability.
• Conduct technical evaluations in the CPCE System Integration Lab using routed topologies and network simulators to troubleshoot performance in representative environments.
• Perform risk assessments and technical evaluations for CPCE increments to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture in contested environments.
• Interface with leadership and stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical network solutions that reduce training burden.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of six years of tactical network electronics engineering experience.
• Proven experience in LAN and VLAN design and management of Master and Tactical Data Nodes across Division and Corps echelons.
• Proficiency with multicast and IPv4/IPv6 routing configurations supporting Data Dissemination Services and BFT connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with VMware and server-based architectures hosting CPCE applications.
• Expert use of Wireshark or Sniffer for protocol analysis and DDIL troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RF engineering and tactical communications for end-to-end voice and data transmission.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or related field. Substitution: thirteen years of total experience.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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