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Senior Systems Engineer, C2 Networking, Edge Compute and Communications

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and manage resilient C2 networking for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to enable terminal guidance, long-range intelligence, and unsupervised autonomy in remote environments.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (C2 Networking, Edge Compute, Communications)

Builds

Next-generation flight vehicles and autonomy stacks for UAS platforms (Anvil, Altius, Ghost)

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems / Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Multicast protocols (IGMP, PIM), Unicast protocols (OSPF, BGP), End-to-end testing of unicast/multicast flows, Quality of Service (CBWFQ), Linux OS, Networking design for LOS/BLOS, Test script development (Python, Matlab)

Preferred skills

End-to-end RF integration with UAS, Tactical radios

Technologies

Python, Matlab, Linux, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, PIM, CBWFQ

Responsibilities

Enable UAS C2 capabilities through resilient network design; Derive system/subsystem/component level requirements; Design, develop, and maintain system components meeting functional/performance requirements; Conduct thorough testing and debugging for reliability/scalability/resilience; Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers for integration; Define and document software engineering processes and practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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