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Entry Level Systems Engineer, C2 Networking

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and maintain resilient network components for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) command-and-control (C2) capabilities in complex, contested environments.

Role type

Entry-level systems engineer (C2 Networking)

Builds

UAS C2 network infrastructure and test setups for terminal guidance and autonomy platforms

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems / Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System design, networking fundamentals, hardware-in-the-loop integration, test setup construction, documentation, lab/flight-test hardware configuration

Preferred skills

Network engineering execution, Linux OS, test script development (Python/Matlab), RF integration, tactical radios

Technologies

Tactical radios, switches, routers, edge compute nodes, HIL systems

Responsibilities

Derive system/subsystem/component level requirements; Assist in deployment and maintenance of networking hardware; Build and maintain physical/virtual test setups for network simulation; Support HIL integration and bench testing for network reliability

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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