About Company
Founded in 2015 Global Air Logistics and Training Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator solving the worlds critical security challenges to enable warriors to . GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyds tenet Wars are won by people ideas and equipment IN THAT ORDER. Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions effective open systems integration and rapid prototyping fielding and operations.
At GALT Aerospace employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:
- The Right Thing:
- We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
- We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
- We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
- Trust and Respect:
- We always strive to earn and foster trust.
- We Act and communicate with respect.
- We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
- Add Value:
- We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers partners and each other.
- We champion individual expertise creativity and accomplishments.
- We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.
Job 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 and talented Network Engineer to perform all Network Engineering functions related to establishing communications between nodes in an airborne networking environment.
This includes:
- Air-to-ground as well as air-to-air radio frequency links.
- Communication Mission Payload System Development and Installation Design onto the Platform.
- Development test and integration of complex airborne communications systems and supporting network hardware systems.
- Act as the responsible Network Engineer on hardware for multiple systems and programs.
- Responsible for network development including architecture design performing customer briefings/reviews hardware test site integration and post-delivery support.
- Work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment including Flight Engineering Systems Engineering Product Engineering Software Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Production Procurement and Program Management to meet schedule and technical performance requirements.
The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with the following:
- System- and Platform-level Network design development configuration integration and test
- IP subnetting and the OSI 7-layer model
- Airborne Communications Systems and payload integration
- Composing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers
- Developing comprehensive network design data packages
- Determining data rates and throughput on various RF-based networks
- Quality of Service design and implementation
Required Skills Experience and Education
- Bachelors degree in computer science or engineering
- 10 years of experience in an engineering role including performing architecture and design of heterogenous IT environments
- 10 years of experience designing and implementing routed IP-based networks including LAN WAN and Cyber Security
- 10 years of experience with Cisco Networking products
- 10 years of experience with troubleshooting networking issues
- 5 years of experience in an airborne networking environment
- Experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) such as the KG-250x
- Experience with various networking technologies and vendors
- Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to take initiative multi-task and work well under pressure
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Strong critical and analytical thinking
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Visio.
- Linux OS Experience including Linux networking
- Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Certification
- S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance
Preferred Skills Experience and Education
- Familiar with Military Communications LOS Waveforms including Link-16 TTNT CDL BE-CDL Chaotic waveforms ANW-2 TSM-X etc.
- Familiar with SATCOM BLOS networking including Iridium Inmarsat Starlink etc.
- Ability to assist the team in troubleshooting RF-communications issues in an airborne networking environment
- Experience integrating various Military radios on an airborne platform for IP networking
- Ability to work across the team including supporting electrical engineering mechanical engineering and/or software engineering tasks as needed
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Experience with cloud-based technology
- Experience with Python and PowerShell scripting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced studies / Degree in a STEM area
- 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. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140000-$170000 and a specific candidates base pay will depend on their skills qualifications experience and location.
Required Experience:
Senior IC