Network Engineer
Core
Design, configure, and maintain resilient, distributed communications architectures for mobile Department of Defense (DoD) platforms and unmanned systems in contested, bandwidth-limited environments.
Role type
Senior IC Network Engineer (Tactical/Mobile)
Builds
Mobile network solutions, mesh networks, MANET-based solutions, and distributed communications frameworks for autonomous systems and tactical infrastructure.
Domain
Defense / Tactical Communications / Unmanned Systems
Required skills
Layer 2/3 networking, routing, switching, IP networking, mesh networking protocols (OLSR, BATMAN), MANET, tactical radio systems, RF networking, mobile ad hoc communications, virtual machines, containers, network automation (Python, Ansible), DoD cybersecurity (STIGs)
Preferred skills
Unmanned systems networking (UAS, USV), embedded/expeditionary networking, waveform technologies, Line-of-Sight/Beyond Line-of-Sight radios, SATCOM, Tactical 5G, MAVLink protocol, drone software tools (Mission Planner, ArduPilot, QGroundControl)
Technologies
OLSR, BATMAN, DLEP, Python, Ansible, MAVLink, SATCOM, 5G
Responsibilities
Design and maintain network architectures for mobile and tactical DoD systems; implement routing, switching, and transport-layer solutions optimized for mobility; integrate and troubleshoot RF communication systems and tactical radios; perform network performance analysis and diagnostics in lab and field; support integration and testing of networking systems for unmanned platforms; apply DoD cybersecurity requirements and implement STIGs; develop technical documentation; participate in field testing and operational demonstrations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC