Communications Network Engineer
Communications Network Engineer
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$ 86000 - 138000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract to integrate test and support launch operations of experimental payloads. AFRL will provide the satellite bus and payload with all available documentation to date. you will play a key role in supporting the design integration and maintenance of communication systems and networks in support of space system experimentation. You will be involved in a range of activities from network architecture development to handson integration and testing of communication systems for large and smallscale space technology experiments.
What you will do:
- You will collaborate with other engineering teams to implement and maintain secure highperformance networks that support missioncritical space technology applications. Your efforts will help ensure the success of systems engineering tasks hardware/softwareintheloop testing and ground system integration for a variety of space missions.
- Design and Develop Communication Systems: Support the design integration and implementation of communication systems that are critical to RAPIDs space system experimentation and testing needs.
- Network Architecture: Assist in the development of network and communication architecture ensuring high performance and reliability across various platforms including space systems and highaltitude balloon experiments.
- Support Systems Integration and Testing: Collaborate with crossfunctional teams in the integration and testing of network systems and communications hardware/software in both lab and field environments.
- Cybersecurity and Compliance: Ensure all communication and network systems adhere to security protocols and compliance requirements including DoD risk management frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
- Troubleshoot and Maintain Systems: Perform ongoing maintenance monitoring and troubleshooting of communication systems and networks ensuring the systems operate at optimal performance levels.
- Documentation and Reporting: Document network configurations processes and performance metrics and provide regular status reports to leadership and other stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Work with engineers and program managers to define communication requirements interface management and operational concepts for new and existing projects.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
- Local to Albuquerque New Mexico with the ability to work onsite
- This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of TopSecret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
- 5 years of experience in communication and network engineering with a focus on defense systems or other missioncritical communication platforms.
- Proven experience with network design integration and testing including hardware/softwareintheloop environments.
- Strong experience with systems engineering processes and integration activities.
- Handson experience with networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP UDP etc. routing/switching and network security.
- Experience with the design and implementation of secure communication systems including compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Proficiency in communication system design network topology and performance optimization.
- Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining complex network and communication systems.
- Knowledge of cloudbased communication systems and IT infrastructure integration.
- Strong analytical skills to assess communication and network system performance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in modelbased systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements definition for space systems.
- Familiarity with the integration of highaltitude balloon or spacebased communication systems.
- Additional experience in Network Engineering practices in compliance with DoD standards.
- Desired Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CompTIA Security or equivalent certifications.
- Familiarity with tools like: Wireshark SolarWinds and analysis tools.
- Experience with scripting and automation of network configurations (python bash PowerShell)
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams providing cybersecurity support and guidance.
- Understanding of systemlevel analysis across various domains including thermal mechanical structural and electrical integration for space systems.
- Solid communication and collaboration skills
- Mission success mindset
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
