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Senior Systems Engineer

DLH · North Charleston · United States

Systems Engineer

Posted: 8/18/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from DLH's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview 

The TCAC FoS is fielded to the United States Marine Corps Radio Battalions (RadBn) and Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). The TCAC FoS is a computer-based Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)/Electronic Warfare (EW) fusion center that provides automated SIGINT processing, analysis, and reporting capabilities. The system is configured to operate in a distributed mode and can automatically accept, process, correlate, and geographically display air, surface, subsurface, and emitter and sensor reports. The Fleet Marine Force (FMF) RadBns and MARSOC use the TCAC FoS capabilities to provide timely and accurate SIGINT/EW support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) combat operations.

Responsibilities 

  • Development of system software and hardware specifications, integration practices, and requirements
  • Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Review events and processes
  • Develop Engineering Change Proposals and documentation that is created to document and maintain versioning control of a system
  • Use requirements management tools and link requirements to test cases
  • Conduct software testing and documentation of tickets
  • Report and (test) plan writing
  • Knowledge of identifying duration of software and integration tasks to aid in informing project schedule
  • Understanding of technical specifics of integration, development, and testing in Windows Server and Linux Red Hat environments

Qualifications 

  • BS degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other engineering related field.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in C4ISR related programs, to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Integration, Test & Evaluation Criteria, and Logistics support of C4ISR requirements. Five (5) years of technical experience in support of network, system architecture, and the interoperability of USMC intelligence system collection and analysis platform, development, testing, and  mplementation of requirements, specific product and systems. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance walking through the door 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Prior Marine Corps system experience with an emphasis on SIGINT and C4I, and Systems/Software Integration.  
  • Familiarity with REL 9, Cisco Switches, Linux, Active Directory, Systems Administration, Bash, Powershell, and Podman a plus.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply. 

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

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