Integration Engineer

Job Title: Integration Engineer 

Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing small business at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the warfighter. We use applied research and development combined with novel systems integration to enhance capabilities of our armed forces.

Position: Integration Engineer

Location: Auburn, AL, Aberdeen, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: IS4S is seeking an Integration Engineer in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD to assist development and integration of capabilities supporting Army and Joint warfighting functions. The person or persons filling this position will join an existing, multi-disciplinary team to perform integration activities covering software, networking, and hardware. Responsibilities include

• Analyzing interconnections among complex, integrated systems to define integration pathways and identify gaps
• Support software, networking, and potentially hardware development needed to integrate existing systems together
• Reading, decomposing, and explaining ICDs, APIs, and protocols
• Creating technical documentation explaining existing integrations, designed/planned integrations, or gaps preventing integrations
• Developing test strategies and conducting benchtop, developmental, and operational tests to validate integrations
• Communicating and interacting with customers, stakeholders, and other companies

The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven, entrepreneurial team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.

Required Abilities, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for part-time applicants)
• Ability to comprehend complex systems and identify interconnections and functions of both internal and external systems/subsystems/services
• Knowledge of programming languages and software design to support development and integration of system drivers and adapters needed to communicate across systems
• Experience with programming languages and build tools (e.g., C++, cmake)
• Ability to decompose engineering documentation to identify and explain needed tasks
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
• Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
• Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship is required

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of computer networking, routing, and IP-based communications
• Understanding of various hardware electronic interfaces and protocols
• Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs)
• Demonstrated integrations between systems requiring adapting/translating between multiple data models to enable communication and joint system operation
• Familiarity with Army compute systems and compute environments
• Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git)
• Experience with Mission Command or C2 systems, especially those dealing with Fires and Electromagnetic Warfare

Benefits Summary:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision care plans
• Paid time-off and parental leave programs
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings