Senior Engineer, Network (R5488)

As a V-BAT Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing the network infrastructure for our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) which is deployed in some of the most challenging environments worldwide. V-BAT is designed to operate in contested, GNSS-denied airspace, and our network must maintain highly reliable, secure, and efficient communication between all air and ground devices.   

Design and implement network architectures for V-BAT, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. 

Drive the integration of V-BAT with multiple external networks, such as ground-based radio and satellites. 

Develop and maintain communication protocols and network management systems for UAS operations. 

Optimize network performance for various mission profiles, including low bandwidth, high latency, and high packet loss missions. 

Develop software which implements, configures, and provisions networking equipment. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and operators to ensure comprehensive network solutions. 

Conduct testing and validation of network systems in lab and field environments. 

Stay current with advancements in network technologies and apply best practices to our systems. 

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years. 

Proven experience in designing, implementing, and deploying network systems which support real time applications. 

Strong understanding of the networking layers in the OSI model, especially layers 1-4. 

Knowledge of and experience with routing and switching concepts and protocols, such as DNS, DHCP, GRE, IPSEC, QoS, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, QUIC.  

Proficiency in network simulation and analysis tools. 

Familiarity with network programming and tools (e.g. Wireshark, TCPDump). 

Experience with Linux, scripting, command line tools, etc. 

Experience developing C, C++, and/or Python software. 

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and design solutions which delight end users. 

Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment. 

Experience developing networks for aerospace or autonomous systems. 

Expertise on network security, firewalls, public key infrastructure and industry best practices. 

Experience customizing, deploying, and maintaining Linux distributions created with Yocto on various hardware platforms.