CareerPlan

Networking & OS Engineering Manager (R6630)

Dallas, TexasFull-time2026-11-11
Based in United StatesU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Lead and develop a team of networking & OS engineers to design, implement, and optimize secure, low-latency network infrastructure for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operating in contested, GNSS-denied airspace.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (Networking & OS)

Builds

Bandwidth-optimized, resilient network topologies and embedded Linux networking capabilities for air and ground devices.

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace / Embedded Systems

Required skills

Team leadership, network architecture, embedded Linux, C/C++/Python, Linux networking (routing, tunnels, sockets), stakeholder management, technical tradeoff resolution

Technologies

Linux, C, C++, Python, TUN/TAP, routing protocols

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a high-performing team of networking & OS engineers; Design and optimize network infrastructure for UAS in challenging environments; Develop resilient Layer 2/3 network topologies and embedded Linux capabilities; Partner with hardware and software teams to validate performance in HIL and flight tests; Establish engineering standards for code quality and delivery.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities