Tactical Network - Engineer

Fort Irwin, CA


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -062026-107401

Date Posted: 07/10/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/uSMByt


Description:

On-site in Fort Irwin, CA

 

Our client seeks a Field Tactical Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for Program Manager C2 Transport supporting PdM Network Modernization across At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks. The engineer will lead configuration, validation, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting of tactical network systems, coordinate with systems engineering leads and stakeholder organizations, and brief leadership on systems engineering, network architecture, and testing status. The role supports network planning, setup, configuration, testing, and teardown in collaboration with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and embedded support teams.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $85.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Serve as focal point and SME for PdM NetMod across ATH, OTM, and SATCOM networks.
  • Identify and report problems, recommend resolutions, and manage configuration and incident documentation.
  • Configure, validate, and test tactical network systems delivered to units.
  • Provide technical leadership to align actions, schedules, and resolve conflicting viewpoints.
  • Coordinate system development tasks with systems engineering leads based on integration challenges and new requirements.
  • Oversee development and testing of SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and software.
  • Coordinate with embedded support teams to implement plans of action that meet PM objectives.
  • Represent PM Tactical Network at planning conferences with units and partner organizations.
  • Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to integrate PM operations and objectives.
  • Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture planning, and test efforts.
  • Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown.
  • Work closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel to coordinate activities.

Experience Requirements:
  • Eight years of related tactical network engineering experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional seven years of related tactical network engineering experience.
  • Extensive experience in network engineering with a record of delivering quality solutions.
  • Knowledge of network services such as DNS, DHCP, Mail, Active Directory, SharePoint, and related user services desired.
  • Specialized experience as an engineer in industry or within active, reserve, or National Guard units desired.
  • Experience with PdM Network Modernization products desired.
  • Ability to work an uncommon tour including nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires.
  • Occasional travel as required.
  • Mandatory: US citizenship and active Secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, an additional seven years of related tactical network engineering experience may be substituted.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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