Overview
Senior Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA Jobs in Riverside, USA at Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
Position Overview
Senior Systems Engineer – Riverside, CA (full‑time, CONUS/OCONUS, active DoD Secret clearance required). Expected start July 2026, contingent on contract award. Base salary range $92K – $150K annually.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and analyze C4I communications capabilities, including performance, interoperability, and operational effectiveness.
- Assess C4I infrastructure capacity and recommend improvements to support mission requirements.
- Analyze integration of radar, sensor inputs, and IP‑based communications systems.
- Support engineering efforts for system upgrades, enhancements, and technology refresh initiatives.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications environments.
- Provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Support configuration management and system baseline control processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Support installation, testing, and validation of new systems and enhancements.
- Participate in technical reviews, engineering assessments, and mission‑planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with security requirements, operational procedures, and system standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience (+10 years).
- Experience evaluating and analyzing C4I communications capability and interoperability.
- Experience evaluating infrastructure capability, capacity, and interoperability.
- Experience analyzing the installation of C4I serial and IP radar and other sensor inputs.
- Experience evaluating network cabling and infrastructure compliance with industry standards.
- Experience conducting bandwidth analysis of network and communications infrastructure.
- Experience verifying system, network, and communications wiring diagrams and data‑flow technical documentation.
- Technical Expertise
- Proficiency with project‑management tools such as MS Project.
- Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
- Certifications
- Current, active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Proficiency with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies.
Travel & Passport
- Both CONUS and OCONUS travel by motor vehicle and/or air may be required; overnight stays possible.
- OCONUS locations may include Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
- Active passport required for OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Work Environment
- Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles per Vaccine Recommendations (AOR / Health.mil).
- Position requires working in a high‑pressure, stressful environment with strict deadlines and attention to detail.
Office Setting
- Primarily office‑based in Riverside, CA.
- Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.
- Work is physically comfortable; discretion over sitting, walking, standing.
- Travel short distances to offices or conference rooms on site may be required.
Background & Security
- Employment contingent on successful background investigation.
- Alcohol and drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- 401(k) immediate vesting and matching.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Generous tuition and training support.
- Relocation assistance.
- Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses.
- Employee referral program.
- Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more.
How to Apply
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
EEO Statement
Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job‑related. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at
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Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA
Company: Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Location: Riverside, USA
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