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The Senior Business Development Engineer (BDE), US Army joins the Applications Engineering team to provide tailored solutions for US Army acquisition stakeholders. This role involves translating Army operational requirements into winnable technical solutions by leveraging expertise in Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), emerging industry solutions, and tactical network architectures. Key responsibilities include analyzing Capability Set requirements, designing high-impact demonstrations, and leading technical planning for field trials and modernizations. The position requires proficiency with IP-based tactical routing protocols, radio frequency instruments like signal generators and spectrum analyzers, and Linux environments. Candidates must possess skills in C/C++ or Python for rapid prototyping. The work focuses on solving mission-critical communication gaps by developing end-to-end architectures for tactical edge networks, ensuring interoperability and field-readiness for defense and public safety agencies in tough operational environments.
Map US Army Capability Set requirements and mission command goals to tactical radio capabilities.
Conduct market research to identify full product solutions and synergies with emerging industry partners.
Design and build high-impact demonstrations tailored to unique Army operational needs.
Lead technical planning, network configuration, and live execution of field trials and user evaluations.
Engage Army program managers and warfare centers to write advanced technology into 3-to-5-year requirements.
Serve as the technical anchor for RFI/RFP responses by providing strategic direction and product definitions.
Translate complex field feedback into actionable product roadmaps and track engineering progress.
Demonstrate the technical superiority and interoperability of the tactical communications portfolio to evaluation teams.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR technical field with at least 5 years of experience.
High School Diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based tactical routing protocols, and tactical communication systems.
Strong knowledge of US Army tactical procurement pathways and network modernization priorities.
Proficiency with radio frequency instruments such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
Willingness to travel frequently (50%) to customer sites, DoD research laboratories, and field-testing environments.
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