Salary Range: 75000 to 95000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Technology Advancement Group (TAG) is a warfighter focused systems integrator in Ashburn, Virginia. We design, build and integrate assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) hardware and software for the U.S. Military, U.S. allies, and the companies that build for them. Our products include anti-jam CRPA antennas, horizon-nulling antennas and a miniature M-code GPS receiver. All of them are shipping today, with test data behind them, and our engineers integrate them into the systems our customers already run.

We're hiring a Junior Systems Engineer to help take TAG electronics from the first requirement to a fielded product. You'll report to our Lead Systems Engineer and work in a matrixed team, supporting other engineers on specific projects across hardware and software. You'll be part of every phase of the product lifecycle: design, documentation, test, production, deployment and support. Much of the job starts with a customer's technical requirements. You'll work out what they mean for the design and how we'll prove the product meets them. You'll work on-site in Ashburn with a small team. There's no large engineering department to hand work off to here, so you'll see a product from first spec to shipped unit, and you'll give input directly to Engineering, Manufacturing, Configuration Management, Quality and executive leadership.

On an average day you'll handle some combination of the following. You'll design, document and test hardware and software components, writing requirements documents, performance specifications, architecture designs, configuration management records and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). You'll support test and production by writing assembly procedures, functional test procedures and design verification procedures, and by running system tests. You'll develop and carry out verification and validation plans for system components, along with the test procedures, processes and fixtures needed for quality validation, and you'll keep all of that test documentation under revision control. You'll take part in design reviews and help build prototypes. When a design changes, you'll evaluate the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and work the change into the product and its documents.

Who You Are

Who you are

You're an early-career engineer who wants to work on the whole product, not one slice of it, and you want your work to end up in the field.

You like learning new technology. You want to know how a GNSS receiver holds a position fix under jamming, why an antenna design changed and what a test result is really telling you. When something is new to you, you read up and keep asking questions until it makes sense.

You're hands-on. You'd rather have a unit on the bench than spend all day in documents. You're comfortable with test equipment, cabling and assemblies, and you want to see the hardware your procedures describe.

You sweat the details. A wrong revision letter or a skipped step in a test procedure becomes a problem on the production floor or at the customer. You catch those before they leave your desk, and you keep your work organized so anyone can find the current version.

You can work on your own and with a team. You'll take tasks from the Lead Systems Engineer and support engineers on several projects. You can run with an assignment without someone checking in, and you know when to pull in help.

You adapt when plans change. Priorities shift with customer schedules, test results and design changes. You can move between projects in the same day without losing track of either one.

You care who's on the other end. Our products go to warfighters who need to know where they are when GPS is jammed or spoofed. A spec you get wrong or a test you rush ends up in their hands. You take that seriously, and it shows in your work.

Requirements

Electronics and the design process. You have one to five years of hands-on experience with electronics, assemblies and computer components. You've taken part in a design process from requirements through build and test. Pick a project and you can walk us through it: what it had to do, how you tested it, what failed and what you changed.

Attention to detail and organization. You keep your work accurate and organized while several tasks are open at once. You can show how you track revisions, manage your files and catch errors before they reach someone else.

Analytical skills. When a test fails or the data doesn't look right, you work the problem methodically until you find the cause. You can describe a problem you traced and how you knew you'd found the real cause.

Writing and documentation. Most of this job ends up in a document that someone else builds, tests or buys from. You write procedures and specifications clear enough that a technician can follow them without asking what you meant. You can also explain a technical issue out loud to engineers, technicians and managers. You can show us something you wrote.

Ability to lift 20 lbs. You'll move units, assemblies and test equipment around the lab and the production floor.

U.S. person status. This role involves access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 CFR 120.62. That includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals such as refugees and asylees.

Clearance eligibility. You must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice to Haves

GNSS experience. You've worked with GPS or other GNSS systems, whether receivers, antennas, timing equipment or the test gear around them. You understand the basics of how a receiver gets a position fix and what jamming does to it.

Active clearance. You hold a current DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

TAG is a small, veteran-owned company, and more than a quarter of our team has served. You'll work directly with senior engineers, production and leadership, and the hardware you help build and test will ship to the field.

TAG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TAG does not respond to unsolicited recruitment services.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 30, 2026 prototype orders from Orbit show JMHH development is still active.
TAG showcased JMHH progress at JNC 2026, signaling customer and integrator engagement.
September 4, 2026 Air Force market research indicates continued demand for TAG-owned JMHH interfaces.

What critics are saying

TAG depends heavily on JMHH; a 2026 Air Force RFI still centers on one device.
Collins and Raytheon remain entrenched competitors for military GPS user equipment.
If USSF shifts to another handheld standard, TAG loses its flagship program.

What makes Technology Advancement Group unique

TAG became the sole remaining JMHH prime in June 2023.
TAG’s JMHH targets GPS-denied, anti-jam military navigation for warfighters.
TAG pairs hardware with software updates and field integrations, not commodity receivers.

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The Mirror Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal

Oct 12th, 2026

Technology Advancement Group will be showcasing its Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 at AUSA 2026 with its partner Q-Vio Corp.

Technology Advancement Group will be showcasing its Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 at AUSA 2026 with its partner Q-Vio Corp. * 4 hrs ago HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Orbit International Corp. (OTCID Basic Market:ORBT), an electronics manufacturer and software solution provider, today announced that its subsidiary, Q-Vio Corp. ("Q-Vio"), will be exhibiting at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 12-14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Q-Vio will exhibit alongside its customer and technology partner, Technology Advancement Group ("TAG") at Booth 2109 in the ABC Hall. Together, the companies will highlight and showcase their collaboration on TAG's Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1, a next-generation handheld assured-PNT receiver now in production, designed to modernize critical navigation capabilities for today's warfighters. As a key supplier and technology partner to TAG, Q-Vio provides specialized display components engineered to meet the demanding performance and environmental requirements of military operations. The collaboration supports TAG's mission to deliver advanced, reliable navigation capabilities to U.S. and allied warfighters operating in increasingly complex and contested environments. Advancing Assured Navigation for the Modern Warfighter Developed in partnership with Space Systems Command's (SSC) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Systems Delta, the JMHH Increment 1 provides soldiers with access to secure military M-code GPS technology in an intuitive handheld device. Designed as a one-for-one replacement for the legacy AN/PSN-13 DAGR, which has served military personnel since 2005, the JMHH Increment 1 delivers enhanced performance, usability, and protection against emerging electronic warfare threats. Key capabilities include: * Assured PNT: M-code GPS capability with anti-jam and anti-spoof protection, including user alerts when spoofing is detected. * Faster Position Acquisition: Improved position acquisition times compared to the legacy DAGR. * Intuitive Operation: A modern, smartphone-like interface designed to simplify navigation and improve usability in the field. * Mission-Ready Durability: Ruggedized to MIL-STD-810H standards to withstand demanding operational environments. * Power Efficiency: Low-power operating options to support extended missions. In June 2025, soldiers participated in an SSC field demonstration of the JMHH Increment 1 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, alongside Norwegian and French military personnel, demonstrating the solution's capabilities in an operational field setting. A Strategic Partnership Built for Mission-Critical Performance As a key supplier and technology partner for the JMHH Increment 1, Q-Vio specializes in enhanced sunlight-readable, low power and rugged display solutions for military and commercial applications. TAG and Q-Vio collaborated to develop a high-quality, impact-resistant screen that serves as the primary user interface of the JMHH Increment 1, delivering the durability, visibility, and reliability warfighters need. The display solution also incorporates a custom projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen and optically bonded electromagnetic interference (EMI) glass, providing enhanced durability and reliable performance in harsh operating conditions. Mitchell Binder, President and CEO of Orbit International Corp. commented, "We are pleased to be part of this effort to provide U.S. and foreign militaries with a premier product to be utilized in the field that gives them unmatched performance. We have been collaborating with TAG on this project for several years with our joint goal of supporting a next generation navigation system. The LCD that Q-Vio will be supplying employs a custom 3.5 inch display that consumes very low power while providing excellent visibility in direct sunlight. In addition, we will be providing a custom PCAP along with EMI glass that will be optically bonded to provide a high performance solution that can operate in harsh environmental elements." Expanding TAG's Assured-PNT Portfolio In addition to the JMHH Increment 1, TAG will showcase its expanding portfolio of assured-PNT technologies designed to help military operators maintain reliable PNT capabilities in contested environments. The portfolio includes: * Controlled Reception Pattern Array (CRPA) Anti-Jam Antenna: Designed to improve GPS signal resilience in environments where adversaries attempt to disrupt navigation systems. * Horizon-Nulling Antenna: Engineered to mitigate interference and strengthen positioning reliability in challenging electromagnetic environments. * Miniature M-Code Receiver: A compact, low-power solution designed to integrate secure M-code GPS capabilities into existing platforms and mission systems. All three solutions are currently in production and shipping. Beyond individual products, TAG provides systems integration expertise to help defense organizations incorporate modern PNT capabilities into existing platforms and mission equipment. This approach enables military units to enhance navigation resilience and operational effectiveness without requiring wholesale replacement of their current systems. Connect with TAG and Q-Vio at AUSA 2026 With the JMHH Inc 1 now in production, the collaboration represents an important step toward modernizing military GPS capabilities and equipping warfighters with dependable technology. TAG and Q-Vio invite AUSA attendees to visit Booth 2109 in the ABC Hall at AUSA 2026. Attendees are invited to connect with both teams to learn more about the JMHH Inc 1, explore the technologies supporting its development and production, and discuss how their partnership is advancing resilient navigation capabilities for today's warfighters. To schedule a meeting with TAG and Q-VIO at AUSA 2026, contact TAG's Justin McIntosh at [email protected] or Q-Vio's Vice President of Sales, Ray Pronko at [email protected] or 858-880-8376. About Technology Advancement Group (TAG) Since 1984, Technology Advancement Group (TAG) has designed and deployed enterprise IT, computers, and enabling technologies for rugged and austere environments. TAG's expertise is in position, navigation, and timing technologies for use in contested environments, and is dedicated to developing a family of assured navigation technology solutions that can scale to meet the threats of today's electronic battlefield. TAG devises modular and adaptable technologies that support everything from dismounted warfighters and first responders to large, complex agency-wide platforms, and national critical infrastructure. For more information, visit www.tag.com. About Q-VIO CORP. (Q-Vio) Q-Vio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orbit International Corp., specializes in the development and manufacturing of custom display solutions for military, industrial, and commercial applications. With expertise in enhanced sunlight-readable displays, low-power LCD technology, projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreens, and optically bonded solutions, Q-Vio delivers rugged, high-performance display technologies engineered for demanding operational environments. Q-Vio partners with leading technology providers to develop reliable, durable, and mission-ready solutions that meet the evolving needs of defense and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.q-vio.com. Orbit International Corp., through its Electronics Group, is involved in the development and manufacture of custom electronic device and subsystem solutions for military, industrial and commercial applications through its production facilities in Hauppauge, NY and Carson, CA. Orbit's Power Group, also located in Hauppauge, NY, designs and manufactures a wide array of power products including AC power supplies, frequency converters, inverters, VME/VPX power supplies as well as various COTS power sources. 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JMHH Inc 1 addresses the rapidly expanding presence of navigation warfare in military operations worldwide, replacing the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) with an industry-leading design that is optimized for warfighter utility and usabilityCOVINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2024 Joint Navigation Conference, Technology Advancement Group (TAG) announced its release of the Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 (Inc 1), an accelerated version of the JMHH being developed by TAG under a U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) joint program of record. Taking advantage of available M-Code GPS Inc 1 technologies, JMHH Inc 1 is intended for early adopters and users with urgent operational needs who require immediate access to a stand-alone assured positioning, navigation, and timing (A-PNT) solution.In June 2023, the USSF Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Systems Delta (PNT SYD) selected TAG as the sole remaining prime contractor on the JMHH program. TAG's JMHH design was selected over four competitors in a multiple down select process. TAG's initiative to offer an early release version of JMHH based on M-Code GPS Inc 1 technologies is based on the expanding threat and the current availability of M-Code GPS signals-in-space and user equipment."TAG is proud to be selected by the PNT Systems Delta as the prime contractor for the JMHH," said Mr. Gabriel LaMois, TAG's CEO and former U.S

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