Senior Systems Integrator with Security Clearance

Travel Requirement: As needed, up to 25% Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance Sherpa 6 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Integrator in support UMLARC's New England Drone Innovation (NEDI) Center Integration Services by establishing and operating two key capabilities: a Drone Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations and an Integration, Innovation, and Interoperability Center (IC3) that streamlines partner onboarding, technology evaluation, and transition.

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical integrator responsible for synchronizing emerging C4ISR technologies, tactical communications systems, and network architectures across multiple program offices, vendors, and operational stakeholders. Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical integrator between DEVCOM, program offices, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide senior-level operational (OPS) leadership experience in establishing, managing, and sustaining mission-critical environments, including development of CONOPS, TTPs, and SOPs; integration of multi-domain sensors and command-and-control systems; coordination of cross-functional personnel; and execution of performance-based operations in support of federal UAS/C-UAS mission requirements. Lead integration, testing, and validation of emerging C4ISR, ITN, and Nett Warrior technologies.
• Design and support tactical and hybrid network architectures (classified and unclassified).
• Integrate and configure:
• ATAK, WinTAK, CIVTAK, TAK Server (cloud, hybrid, and edge deployments)
• Tactical radios (wideband and narrowband)
• Satellite, cellular, and MANET/mesh networks
• Mission Command Systems (MSS, AFATDS, etc.)
• Support fielding synchronization, system demonstrations, and Soldier touch points.
• Identify and resolve system discrepancies, interoperability gaps, and integration defects.
• Develop equipment standards, technical specifications, and integration documentation.
• Provide hands-on training to Soldiers and program stakeholders on new equipment and network capabilities.
• Support RDT&E efforts, lab testing, and operational experimentation events.
• Maintain awareness of emerging military, commercial, AI-enabled, and cloud technologies relevant to Army modernization. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience managing on-site, off-site and remote employees.
• In-depth knowledge of the Unified Command structure, joint doctrine, and joint policies.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in implementing and training software systems/updates, standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
• Excellent writing communication and reporting skills.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Experience:

• Part 107 drone license
• Ability to build trust and confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and CFT objectives.
• Ability to independently lead and support technical meetings with customers, teammates, program management and leadership.
• Ability to grasp complex issues, independently formulate analysis and proposed solutions, lead people, manage complex activities, manage risks and opportunities, brief issues and represent the company well to the customer.
• Experience utilizing the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Intelligence Preparation of Operational Environment (JIPOE).
• Prior military service (SOF, Signal, Electronic Warfare, UxS, CUxS, or Communications fields preferred)

About Sherpa 6 At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way. Background/Drug Screening Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will be required as a condition of hire. ADA Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. EEO/AA Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit. Salary Range The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications. Salary Description $110, 000 - $130,000