Junior Network Engineer bei GALT

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role, including performing architecture and design of heterogenous IT environments
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing routed IP-based networks including LAN, WAN, and Cyber Security
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco Networking products
• 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting networking issues
• 2+ 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
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong critical and analytical thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Visio.
• 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
• Linux OS Experience including Linux networking
• Ability to work across the team, including supporting electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or software engineering tasks, as needed
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
• 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 $100,000-$130,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.