Linux Networking Engineer - Defense and Aerospace

V2X, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellness program

Paid time off

Learning resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking a Linux Networking Developer to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software for aerospace and defense systems.

The role focuses on low-level Linux development, system configuration, secure networking, and embedded environments. You will work across lab and field environments, implement networking protocols, automate tasks with Bash and Python, and contribute to documentation while supporting mission-critical networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in Linux networking, systems development, or kernel-level work.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Bash/Python scripting.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, VPN knowledge.
• Experience with Linux networking tools: iproute2, systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, iptables/nftables.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Linux-based applications and tools for aerospace and defense platforms.
• Develop kernel modules, drivers, networking daemons, and custom Linux distributions.
• Configure and harden Linux networking stacks (routing, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Troubleshoot complex Linux networking and performance issues.
• Develop automation scripts (Bash, Python) for deployment and monitoring.
• Work in lab, hardware-in-the-loop setups, air-gapped networks.
• Contribute to technical documentation and customer deliverables.

Skills

Linux internals

C/C++

Bash

Python

TCP/IP

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Tools

iproute2

systemd-networkd

NetworkManager

iptables/nftables

OpenSSL

SSH

Job description

V2X, Inc. is seeking a Linux Networking Developer to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software for aerospace and defense systems.

The role focuses on low-level Linux development, system configuration, secure networking, and embedded environments. You will work across lab and field environments, implement networking protocols, automate tasks with Bash and Python, and contribute to documentation while supporting mission-critical networks.