SME System Network Engineer
Company: Prescient Edge
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Prescient Edge is seeking SME System Engineer/
Network to support a federal government client. Benefits &
Compensation: At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with
integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's
success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class
benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with
performance bonus opportunities. Comprehensive healthcare benefits,
including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. A
substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career
development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition
reimbursement, and networking. A positive work environment where
employees are respected, supported, and engaged. Salary range:
$97,000 - $150,000. Salary to be determined by the education,
experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant
internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description:
Technical SME System Engineer supporting mission-critical
communications, network, and electrical systems. Design, develop,
and integrate communications and electrical subsystems including RF
systems, power distribution, antennas, and data links across
airborne, maritime, and ground platforms. Leverage prior military
operational experience to translate mission requirements, CONOPS,
and field feedback into practical engineering solutions that
enhance reliability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
Lead troubleshooting, testing, and technical assessments of
communications and network systems in laboratory, field, and
deployed environments to ensure mission readiness and system
performance. Coordinate with government stakeholders, operators,
and engineering teams to support system integration, modernization
efforts, and lifecycle sustainment of communications and electrical
capabilities. Support system design reviews, technical
documentation, and compliance activities ensuring adherence to
applicable military standards, cybersecurity requirements, and
engineering best practices. Provide technical mentorship and
operational insight to engineering staff, bridging the gap between
operational users and system developers to ensure solutions meet
real-world mission demands. Requirements Requirements: US Navy,
USCG, Marine Corps, or SOCOM experience required. Petty Officers,
Marines, or Coast Guard personnel with communications, network,
system admin, or engineering experience. Military unmanned or
manned aircraft, ships, or equipment experience is required.
Technical SME/Engineer with engineering, systems, technical degree
and 4 years military experience OR SME in technical field with some
college and 12 years military experience. 10 years military
experience may substitute for degree (SME level). Testing or
hands-on experience with network, communications and tactical
systems (operations of GCCS, MSS, other common operating systems
are a plus). Technical background with understanding System
Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) – V-model. Proficiency with MS
products (Excel, Word, PPT). Proficiency with Visio, AutoCAD, or
similar diagram tools. Familiarity with AI model usage (LLMs).
Hands-on engineering, communications, network, or tactical systems
experience within military operational environments. Education:
Degree in Engineering, Systems, Electrical, Technical degree
preferred but not required. Experience may substitute. Degree
preferred but not required, experience over degree. Security
clearance: Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret
(or higher) Location: San Diego, CA Travel: Up to 25% Work
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in Government facility and 2 days
remote.
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