Data Systems / Network Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); Sur place; USD 101 000 - 206 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision,Rx

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) match up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Stratolaunch is seeking a data systems/network engineer to support integration, testing, and operations of flight-related networking, computer, and telemetry systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and ownership of data systems in a high-stakes environment.

The position supports on-site Mojave operations with domestic and international travel as needed. Candidates should have extensive experience in telemetry, TCP/IP networks, and virtualization, and must be able to

Qualifications

• Experience in data, telemetry, network engineering in an operational or test environment.
• Experience with network engineering, TCP/IP, UDP.
• Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet networks.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Aruba both GUI and CLI.
• Experience with Aruba Clearpass.
• Experience with network monitoring including Solarwinds Orion.
• Experience with IP routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with network protocols and technologies including STP, IPsec, NAT, AAA, 802.1X.
• Experience with server administration including Windows and Linux.
• Experience with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS.
• Experience with VMware virtualization.
• Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis including Wireshark, SPAN.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to data & telemetry system architecture, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions.
• Support flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test.
• Determine data flow based on customer needs and system capability, advocate for upgrades when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain software tools as required.
• Develop and support telemetry, network, & data tests as required.
• Collaborate with network engineers, data engineers, telemetry technicians as required.
• Own the corporate network including switches, firewalls, routers, WiFi, NAC, cloud networking.
• Provide best practices for Engineering team on Airplane and Vehicle networks.
• Be on headset during tests as escalation point for networking issues.
• Rack, patch, and label devices.
• Maintain updated network diagrams and documentation.
• Use Change Control platform to document changes.
• Keep devices updated, perform emergency CVE updates.
• Troubleshoot and fix network related issues.
• Support key networks and systems with engineering.
• Own various systems related to vehicles, control room, and simulator; perform upgrades.
• Provide high quality solutions to complex computer and network challenges.
• Deploy and manage servers and workstations.
• Administer switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, RF equipment, VOIP
• Provide project planning, management, and implementation.
• Work in configuration-controlled environments and follow policies.
• Ensure systems are well documented and implemented with best practices.
• Travel to launch and/or recovery sites to support operations.

Connaissances

Telemetry data

TCP/IP

Ethernet networks

Cisco

Aruba Clearpass

BGP/OSPF

Windows/Linux servers

Active Directory/DNS/DHCP

VMware

Wireshark

Security clearance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in network engineering

Outils

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Aruba

Clearpass

Solarwinds

Wireshark

Description du poste

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II, Sr-, or Staff-level Data Systems/Network Engineer to support integration, testing, and operations of flight related networking, computer and telemetry systems. The data system - network is critical to mission success and interfaces with multiple subsystems, therefore this position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs. You must be comfortable receiving direction and guidance from lead data systems engineers and taking ownership of your responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to data & telemetry system architecture, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions
• Support flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test
• Determine data flow based on customer needs and system capability, advocate for upgraded systems when appropriate
• Develop and maintain software tools as required
• Develop and support telemetry, network, & data tests as required
• Collaborate with network engineers, data engineers, telemetry technicians as required to accomplish goals
• Complete ownership of corporate network including switches, firewalls, routers, WiFi, NAC, cloud networking products, etc.
• Act as an expert resource for our Engineering team to provide best practices for our Airplane and Vehicle networks
• Be available during tests and missions on headset as a point of escalation for networking issues
• Rack, patch, and label devices
• Maintain updated network diagrams and documentation
• Utilize a Change Control platform to keep changes documented
• Keep all devices up to date, perform emergency updates if CVEs are released
• Troubleshoot and fix network related issues
• Work with engineering to provide support and expertise for key networks and systems
• Act as owner of various systems relating to our vehicles, control room, and simulator, and provide maintenance and upgrades as needed
• Provide high quality solutions to complex computer and network challenges
• Deploy and manage servers and workstations
• Administer network switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, RF equipment, and VOIP
• Provide project planning, management, and implementation
• Work in configuration-controlled environments and abide by configuration-control policies
• Ensure systems are well documented and implemented with best practices
• Travel to launch and/or recovery sites to support mission operations

Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in data, telemetry, network engineering in an operational or test environment
• Experience with network engineering, TCP/IP, UDP
• Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet networks
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Aruba both GUI and CLI
• Experience with Aruba Clearpass
• Experience with network monitoring including Solarwinds Orion
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of IP routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
• Experience with network protocols and technologies including STP, IPsec, NAT, AAA, 802.1X
• Experience with server administration including Windows and Linux
• Experience managing Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
• Experience with server virtualization including VMware
• Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis including Wireshark, SPAN
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
• Experience with being on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
• Scripting including BASH and Python
• VOIP Administration including Cisco Call Manager
• Communication Administration including Clearcom
• RF Analysis
• Security clearance

Required Computer Skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education & Experience

• Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of network engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sr-level ($120,500-$158,00): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of network engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of network engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

Position on-site based in Mojave, CA Travel (domestic and international), as needed, to support the department and flight schedule. Travel estimated to be

Benefits and our location(s)

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California’s best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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