Usarmy Detroit Rdecom-Tardec Mbx Ground-Systems-Cyber-Engineerin

Usarmy Detroit Rdecom-Tardec Mbx Ground-Systems-Cyber-Engineerin serves as a key technical and acquisition lead within the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, specializing in cyber-enabled ground systems engineering for armored and tactical vehicle platforms. Responsible for integrating cybersecurity architecture, embedded systems, and networked command-and-control capabilities into next-generation military vehicles, this role bridges engineering requirements with procurement execution to ensure technological superiority and operational resilience. The position oversees the acquisition of advanced research and development services focused on vehicle survivability, autonomous systems, and cyber-physical security, aligning directly with the Army’s modernization priorities for ground combat systems. The individual maintains consistent partnerships with specialized defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors provide critical expertise in embedded cyber-hardened hardware, secure communications modules, vehicle control systems, and integrated sensor architectures. Relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, iterative prototyping cycles, and contract vehicles supporting rapid prototyping and field validation of cyber-resilient ground systems. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all procurements are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-critical emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. This approach prioritizes access to the most qualified industrial base capable of meeting stringent DoD cybersecurity and performance standards for classified and unclassified ground systems. The primary NAICS classification is 541715, indicating a singular focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, particularly in cybersecurity for military vehicles. Procurements center on secure firmware development, intrusion detection systems for embedded platforms, ruggedized networking hardware, and systems engineering services for integrated vehicle cyber defense architectures. The technical domain demands deep expertise in DoD STIG compliance, MIL-STD-461, and secure boot processes for tactical ground platforms.