Lead Sky Tower Systems Engineer

Specialty Systems, Inc • patuxent river, md • Posted June 14, 2026

About the Role

JOB SUMMARY


Specialty Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced Lead SkyTower Systems Engineer to support a NAVAIR-led U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program focused on SkyTower I and SkyTower II engineering efforts. This position provides technical leadership for the design, integration, testing, and fielding of airborne network extension and communications relay capabilities that support distributed and expeditionary operations.


The Lead Systems Engineer will serve as the technical authority and team lead for a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting systems engineering, software integration, networking, and test activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in software-intensive systems, networked mission systems, and DoD acquisition programs while thriving in a collaborative environment working directly with government engineers, operators, and industry partners.


This position suppo...