Back to jobs Get Matched
C2 Engineer
Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026
Full-timeTS/SCI
Before you apply
- 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
- The posting mentions travel; see the description for whether the role travels and how much.
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
#LI-JJ1
Looking for similar defense jobs?
Tell us your skills and clearance — we'll match you with the best openings in Huntsville, AL.
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
Similar Jobs
Full-timeSecret
Full-timeSecretPrincipal
Full-timeWill Sponsor Clearance$134K - $241KSeniorNo clearance
Full-timeSecret
Full-timeSecret$134K - $241KPrincipal
Full-timeSecretWill Sponsor Clearance