{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c153ba0d1978b73271e2ad5d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c153ba0d1978b73271e2ad5d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c153ba0d1978b73271e2ad5d","title":"Senior Systems Engineer","description":"DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and commercial markets.\nSummary\nDataPath, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Engineer who is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructures, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. The Senior Systems Engineer will handle the computer systems, including setting them up, making sure they work correctly and fixing things when they don’t work properly.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nDeveloping network architecture and system infrastructure,\nMonitoring all systems to ensure they’re working correctly,\nMaintain a thorough working knowledge of Tactical Network hardware and software systems as they relate to large-scale battlefield communications at all echelons\nTroubleshooting inefficiencies and errors,\nOverseeing all work done on the computer systems,\nWorking with managers to determine system needs.\nMinimum Requirements:\nRequires a Bachelor of Science and 15+ years of relevant experience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.\n5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies highly preferred.\nMust be familiar with and be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments\nMust be experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.\nExperience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers\nThe ability to break systems into major components and subcomponents and understand the interfaces between them.\nThe need to design systems and components with a logical modular design with logical/standard interfaces to provide scalability and change when needed.\nMust be able to obtain DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II.\nPreferred Requirements:\nExperience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.\nFamiliarity with selecting appropriate network protocols and technologies for specific mission needs, including data link layers, routing protocols, and encryption mechanisms.\nExperience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and systems-level testing.\nFamiliarity with utilization of simulation tools to analyze system performance under various scenarios.\nExperience with hardware interfacing.\nClearance Requirements:\nMust be US Citizen and have a current active secret clearance.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.\nMust occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nDataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.","company":"Datapath","rawCompany":"datapath","city":"Wilton","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T12:48:58.851Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Systems Engineer","description":"DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and commercial markets.\nSummary\nDataPath, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Engineer who is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructures, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. The Senior Systems Engineer will handle the computer systems, including setting them up, making sure they work correctly and fixing things when they don’t work properly.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nDeveloping network architecture and system infrastructure,\nMonitoring all systems to ensure they’re working correctly,\nMaintain a thorough working knowledge of Tactical Network hardware and software systems as they relate to large-scale battlefield communications at all echelons\nTroubleshooting inefficiencies and errors,\nOverseeing all work done on the computer systems,\nWorking with managers to determine system needs.\nMinimum Requirements:\nRequires a Bachelor of Science and 15+ years of relevant experience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.\n5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies highly preferred.\nMust be familiar with and be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments\nMust be experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.\nExperience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers\nThe ability to break systems into major components and subcomponents and understand the interfaces between them.\nThe need to design systems and components with a logical modular design with logical/standard interfaces to provide scalability and change when needed.\nMust be able to obtain DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II.\nPreferred Requirements:\nExperience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.\nFamiliarity with selecting appropriate network protocols and technologies for specific mission needs, including data link layers, routing protocols, and encryption mechanisms.\nExperience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and systems-level testing.\nFamiliarity with utilization of simulation tools to analyze system performance under various scenarios.\nExperience with hardware interfacing.\nClearance Requirements:\nMust be US Citizen and have a current active secret clearance.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.\nMust occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nDataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.","datePosted":"2026-08-15T12:48:58.851Z","dateModified":"2026-08-15T12:48:58.851Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Datapath","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Wilton","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c153ba0d1978b73271e2ad5d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c153ba0d1978b73271e2ad5d"}}