Common Operating Picture (COP) C5ISR Engineer

Job Title: Common Operating Picture (COP) C5ISR Engineer

Location: Onsite - Sterling Heights, MI, US

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $85,000 – $145,000/yr

Job Description:

Provide technical services and project leadership for the successful integration and fielding of a Common Operating Picture (COP) system and other C5ISR systems, working as part of a DoD vehicle platform project management (PM) team

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical and programmatic support to a project management office overseeing multi-disciplinary projects for tactical ground vehicles.
• Lead the development and fielding of a GCCS-J based Joint Common Operational Picture (JCOP) system and serve as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Assist functional leads (logistics, fielding, test, training, cyber, etc.) in executing efforts supporting the JCOP initiative.
• Work with user communities to translate their needs into technical requirements.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication with team members and partners.
• Assist program leads with coordinating across multiple functional areas, including engineering, business management, test, logistics, contracts, finance, and cybersecurity.
• Interact and coordinate with other PMOs, CCDC, and Government agencies.
• Author program documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).
• Oversee project execution in accordance with established contracts and agreements.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering change proposal evaluations, and other documentation assessments.
• Provide daily direct interface with the customer.
• Prepare and present briefings to program leadership.
• Contribute input to customer program management systems such as risk registers.
• Participate in regular team and program-related meetings.

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer-related requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DoD ground vehicle C5ISR systems and system architectures.
• Knowledge of GCCS-J and other joint COP and common tactical picture systems, such as Link 16, GCCS-M, CPCE, C2PC, TAK, Agile Client, Blue Force Tracker (BFT), and Joint Battle Command Platform (JBCP).
• Strong ability to develop project execution vision, lead teams to consensus, and align with customer decisions.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously within a team context.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality work performance.
• Ability to navigate bureaucratic and approval chains effectively.
• Experience managing projects while tracking adherence to cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Strong technical requirements definition skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel to various DoD and contractor locations (<10% travel expected).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with HMS radio and its waveforms (SINCGARS, VULOS, MUOS, TSM), DoD GPS systems (DAGR, MAPS GEN II), commercial satcom systems, HF radio, and PEO C3T systems.
• Experience as a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO), 25U, 25B, S6, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of COP systems from an end-user and technical implementation perspective.
• Knowledge of joint interoperability certification requirements and testing.
• Familiarity with CJCSI 3151.01D, CJCSI 3151.02, CJCSI 3155.01B.
• Understanding of DoD SIPR network infrastructure using commercial satcom service providers (e.g., SNOC and GAIT).
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management, acquisition, and systems engineering processes.
• Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) or similar role.
• Knowledge of engineering analyses, technology assessments, and value engineering.
• Experience supporting a DoD program office.
• Familiarity with engineering reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR) and related entry/exit criteria.
• Experience with subsystem and system-level integration and testing on DoD vehicle platforms.
• Understanding of DoD training, fielding activities, and logistics support products.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• See the detailed job description.

Company Overview:

Client is an employee-owned Aerospace Engineering Company supporting all branches of the military and government sectors since 1977. With over 2,000 employee-owners, we emphasize People, Quality, Integrity, and Profitable Growth.

Why Join Us?

• As an employee-owner, you will have a direct impact on the company’s success.
• Work on cutting-edge C5ISR and DoD technology supporting national security.
• Be part of a collaborative team fostering innovation and professional growth.

Additional Details:

• Variable Compensation: Annual Reviews and BIPs.
• Sponsorship Available: No.
• Equity: No.
• Relocation: Yes (Local).
• New or Backfill: New Position.
• Direct Reports: No.
• Flexible Work Hours: No.