Job Details

Overview

Junior Network Engineer role at GALT Aerospace. Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting). Domestic travel required, up to 25% of time.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried Network Engineer to perform all Network Engineering functions related to establishing communications between nodes in an airborne networking environment. This includes air-to-ground and air-to-air radio frequency links, development and installation design of communication mission payload systems onto the platform, and development, testing, and integration of complex airborne communications systems and supporting network hardware systems. The Network Engineer will be the responsible engineer for hardware across multiple systems and programs, and will handle network development including architecture design, customer briefings/reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support. Work closely with Flight Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead network development including architecture design, customer briefings/reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support.
• Work on air-to-ground and air-to-air RF links and related airborne communications systems.
• Develop, test, and integrate complex airborne communications systems and supporting network hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet schedule and technical performance requirements.
• Act as the responsible Network Engineer on hardware for multiple systems and programs.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 5+ years in an engineering role, including architecture and design of heterogeneous IT environments
• 5+ years designing and implementing routed IP-based networks (LAN, WAN, Cyber Security)
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco Networking products
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting networking issues
• 2+ years of experience in an airborne networking environment
• Experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE), such as KG-250x
• Experience with various networking technologies and vendors
• Team player with a proactive attitude and ability to work productively in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Certification
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD personnel security clearance

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education

• Familiar with Military Communications LOS Waveforms (e.g., Link-16, TTNT, CDL, BE-CDL, Chaotic waveforms, ANW-2, TSM-X)
• Familiar with SATCOM BLOS networking (Iridium, Inmarsat, Starlink, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting RF-communications issues in airborne networking
• Experience integrating various Military radios on an airborne platform for IP networking
• Linux OS experience including Linux networking
• Ability to support electrical, mechanical, and software engineering tasks as needed
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Experience with cloud-based technologies
• Experience with Python and PowerShell scripting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced studies/degree in a STEM field
• Active DoD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

Applications

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is $100,000–$130,000, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

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