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C2 Engineer

MTSIHuntsville, ALPosted Jul 27, 2026 · open 91 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeTS/SCI

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U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
TS/SCI clearance
An active clearance is required to start.
Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.
CompTIA Network+
Certifications the posting names.
Travel mentioned
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MTSI is seeking to hire a C2 engineer to support MDA/AC. The qualified candidate will works with a diverse group of engineers and acquisition managers developing and incorporating over-the-horizon radar systems into the Missile Defense System (MDS).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with internal and external customers to develop requirements for over-the-horizon radar data delivery and sensor management.
  • Work with the MDA/BC organization to design, develop, and establish sensor connection to MDA’s C2BMC laboratory enterprise system.
  • Establish and maintain C2 connection between MDA’s transportable experimental radar transmitter and receiver sites.
  • Work with external organizations to establish C2 connections between MDA’s transportable experimental radar and hardware-in-the-loop simulators
  • Work with MDA/IC for various IT infrastructure projects
  • Design and implement high level networks at remote customer and government sites

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance required to perform job duties
  • Ability to travel as required
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or related field
  • Network+ certification
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working with C2 systems
  • Ability to develop C2 requirements and specifications
  • Ability to design C2 data and sensor management message formats
  • Possess strong understanding of C2 network physical and information layers.
  • Experience with various types of C2 networks including satellite communications, radio and wireless links, and long-haul internet.
  • Experience with various network protocols such as Ethernet, UDP, multi-cast, etc.
  • Ability to coordinate C2 network establishment with external organizations
  • Understanding of Cross-Domain Solutions and security requirements at various levels of classification
  • Understanding of the physical/CYBER security requirements for networks
  • Knowledge of MDA’s C2BMC system and the MDA/BC organization and acquisition process highly desired. Ability to work with MDA/BC and external C2 organizations.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of engineers and acquisition managers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Information Technology Systems (MSITM) or related field desired
  • 7 years of experience working with C2 systems desired
  • CISSP desired

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Required Skills
C2 systemsC2 requirementsC2 specificationsMessage FormatsSensor ManagementC2 networksSatellite CommunicationsRadio LinksWireless LinksLong-haul InternetEthernetUDPMulti-castNetwork ProtocolsCross-Domain Solutions
Preferred Skills
C2BMC systemMDA/BC organizationAcquisition ProcessCISSP

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