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Job Title:
Innovation Engineer
Location:
Ashburn, VA
Terms:
Fulltime, onsite position.
About Chartis Federal
Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc.
5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.
Position Overview
The Innovation Engineer will play a key role in designing, integrating, and modernizing wireless communications systems, including point-to-point, mesh, and mobile networks. This position requires a strong understanding of wireless communication technologies and IP networking, along with the ability to gather customer requirements, develop tailored solutions, and support implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, integration and modernization of wireless communications systems (point to point, mesh and mobile)
- Understand wireless communications technologies and concepts
- Gather customer requirements, determine requirements, develop solutions; provide preliminary designs, cost estimates; support procurement and implementation of wireless communications systems
- Compare wireless communications systems specifications to requirements
- Experience planning transport and routing of IP data through gateways, switches and routers, document in network diagram
- Deploy and support wireless communications systems in the field, ability to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues.
Requirements
- Education BS in Electrical / Computer Engineering or other BS degrees relevant to job responsibilities
- Must have DHS Tier 2 Background Investigation (BI) or DOD Secret with current investigation required to convert to DHS Tier 2 BI
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience compiling technical recommendations, white papers, analysis reports, or executive briefings.
- Excellent demonstratable written, inter-personal communications and management skills
- History working with vendors and project teams
Why Join Chartis Federal?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plans with company contributions
- Professional development opportunities and career growth support
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.Chartis is an equal opportunity employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.
