Embedded Networking Systems Engineer for Space Application - BAE Systems USA

Polluxa, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Manassas seeks an Embedded Networking Systems Engineer to design and implement space-grade network architectures for the Space Systems product line. You will evaluate LAN/WAN topologies, Ethernet and other interfaces, and work on hardware/software protocol requirements for rugged environments.

Responsibilities include system-level trades, test planning, design reviews, and collaboration with customers and internal teams to ensure mission success and cyber hardening considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded networking in space or defense systems.
• Familiar with standards and RFCs relevant to space hardware.
• Ability to collaborate with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design system and subsystem network architectures.
• Derive system and subsystem level requirements.
• Develop system/component test plans.
• Develop material for design reviews.
• Support design trades/analysis and development.
• Support product/prototype development.
• Support integration and test activities.
• Network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet).
• Network devices (e.g., switches, routers).
• Network architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN).
• Network layers (e.g., Layer 2, Layer 3).
• Network simulation and modeling techniques.

Skills

Networking design

TCP/IP

Ethernet

LAN/WAN

SpaceVPX

Security basics

Job description

BAE Systems Manassas is seeking an Embedded Networking Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems product line. Known as an industry leader for its suite of radiation hardened products, BAE Systems Manassas leverages decades of expertise to build robust Space products. BAE Systems Space products can be found on almost all commercial, civil, and national space missions for the past 20 years, including GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, and exploring the universe (most notably the computers on all the Mars rovers). BAE Systems - Space Systems creates capability that supports their overall mission: “We protect those who protect us.” We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in the architecture, design, development and operation of embedded networking systems. This includes evaluating and providing recommendations for customer-defined network constellation topologies, conducting architecture trades for onboard spacecraft networks and switch/router components, and defining hardware and software protocol and capability requirements for hardware instantiation. Additionally, knowledge in both LAN and WAN applications with understanding of relevant labeling, routing, quality of service, management and other applicable networking protocols and RFCs, along with experience with embedded switch and router configuration is essential. The position will focus on Ethernet networks running at various speeds but may also include other interfaces such as SpaceWire and PCIe. It also includes the need to understand security, RMF, encryption and other cyber needs and effects. This position will require both internal and external communication, including understanding customer needs and requirements, ability to perform trades with a team, and ability to select solutions to execute the mission. A working knowledge of space hardware, payload and/or microelectronics product development for government and defense applications is also desirable. This includes techniques for addressing impact of operating in the space environment and testing for compliance with space system requirements. This could include understanding embedded processor systems and trades in HW and SW standards, such as OpenVPX or SpaceVPX, and fault tolerance and reliability/availability for Space.

Key responsibilities

• Design system and subsystem network architectures
• Derive system and subsystem level requirements
• Develop system/component test plans and procedures
• Develop material for design reviews
• Support design trades/analysis and development
• Support product/prototype development
• Support integration and test activities
• Network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet)
• Network devices (e.g., switches, routers)
• Network architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN)
• Network layers (e.g., Layer 2, Layer 3)
• Network simulation and modeling techniques