MDA Edge · 5 months ago
Journeyman Network Engineer – Airborne Networking Systems (Active Top Secret Clearance)
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expMDA Edge is a company focused on innovative airborne networking solutions, and they are seeking a Journeyman Network Engineer to lead digital transformation initiatives. The role involves architecting systems, managing requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of airborne networking capabilities.
Human Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and model the System-of-Systems using government-owned SysML/CAMEO models, DoDAF views, and interface-control documents (ICDs) capturing interactions among hardware, software, and operations with the Digital Infrastructure, SATCOM links, and cross-domain solutions
Ensure every requirement traces to a verification method and mission thread aligned with CJADC2 and Operational Imperative #2 objectives
Elicit, decompose, and manage stakeholder needs using DOORS-NG or equivalent; lead requirements reviews, delta boards, and configuration-control boards
Maintain the Technical Baseline and manage change packages through digital workflows, preserving synchronization between models and documents
Partner with IPT leads to translate digital designs into Integration SIL builds and resolve technical interface issues related to cross-domain, crypto, power, and data-bus interfaces efficiently
Integrate lessons learned back into models to ensure accurate baselines for subsequent sprints
Collaborate with Test and Flight-Test teams to develop the Verification Cross-Reference Matrix (VCRM) and apply early "shift-left” validation for safety, cyber security, and performance requirements
Provide pre-flight technical concurrence for Interim Authorizations To Test (IATTs) and air-worthiness packages
Maintain the technical risk register, conduct root-cause analyses, and communicate burn-down plans to senior leadership
Contribute schedule, maturity, and performance metrics to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and digital dashboards
Mentor mid-level engineers on MBSE best practices, Agile/SAFe workflows, and DevSecOps culture within a classified environment
Foster a collaborative, "model-first” culture among government and industry team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 15+ years of systems engineering experience on DoD C4ISR, avionics, or open-architecture programs; or a Master's degree with at least 12 years of experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Proficient with SysML modeling tools such as CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or equivalents, and requirements management tools like DOORS and Jama
Demonstrated leadership in multi-disciplinary design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and managing technical baselines in a digital-engineering environment
Strong understanding of MIL-STD avionics power, data links (Link-16/22, TTNT, OMS/UCI), SATCOM systems, Type-1 cryptography, and RMF/IA compliance
Preferred
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or DAU ENG/SAE Level III certification
Prior experience with ABMS, CJADC2, or other open-architecture airborne networking initiatives
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One/Iron Bank) and automated model validation tools (ModelCenter, Cameo Simulation Toolkit)
Experience briefing senior executive service (SES) or general officer (GO) audiences and supporting acquisition strategy development (AS, SEP, SEMP, TEMP)
Company
MDA Edge
At MDA Edge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase