Sr Systems Engineer (CBP)

MAG Aerospace is bidding on a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) contract and looking for an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to provide full-time, on-site technical leadership supporting the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center.

 

This role is responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and integrating C4I communications systems and infrastructure, ensuring interoperability, performance, and reliability across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications environments in alignment with mission priorities and operational requirements.

 

Location is Riverside, California.

 

This is a contingent position based on MAGs possible contract awarded. If signed… you are guaranteed first right of refusal for the position if we are awarded the contract.

 

Award date is tentative but start date (for now) states September 2026

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Evaluate and analyze C4I communications capabilities, including system performance, interoperability, and operational effectiveness
• Assess C4I infrastructure capacity and identify improvements to support mission requirements
• Analyze integration of radar, sensor inputs, and IP-based communications systems
• Support engineering efforts related to system upgrades, enhancements, and technology refresh initiatives
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications environments
• Provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
• Support configuration management and system baseline control processes
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Support installation, testing, and validation of new systems and enhancements
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering assessments, and mission planning activities
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, operational procedures, and system standards

Experience: 

10+ years:

• Evaluating and analyzing C4I communications capability and interoperability
• Evaluating and analyzing C4I communications infrastructure capability, capacity, and interoperability
• Evaluating and analyzing the installation of C4I serial and IP radar and other sensor inputs
• Evaluating and analyzing network cabling and infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards, configuration requirements, and policy
• Conducting bandwidth analysis of network and communications infrastructure to ensure efficient and stable operations
• Overseeing and verifying system, network, and communications wiring diagrams and data flow technical documentation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree

Clearance: 

• Active / Current Secret

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

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