Network Testbed Engineer — Linux, Python & Kubernetes

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Boston is seeking a computer engineer to develop and operate a network emulation testbed that evaluates end-to-end software and hardware systems in challenging environments. The role requires strong networking, Linux, and programming skills backed by experience, education, and/or certification.

The engineer will debug the testbed, propose solutions, and implement fixes, while preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings.

Qualifications

• Strong networking, Linux, and programming skills backed by experience, education, and/or certification.
• Experience debugging testbeds and implementing fixes.
• Ability to prepare reports for government officials and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a network emulation testbed to test end-to-end systems.
• Debug problems with the testbed and implement fixes.
• Prepare reports on experimental findings for government officials and senior stakeholders.
• Onsite full-time with occasional travel.

Skills

Linux

Scripting

Data visualization

TCP/IP

CORE

Wireshark

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Prometheus/Grafana

Troubleshooting

Automation testing

Network certifications

HAIPE devices

Radio/ wireless systems

Tools

J-series messaging

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

SGS Consulting in Boston is seeking a computer engineer to develop and operate a network emulation testbed that evaluates end-to-end software and hardware systems in challenging environments. The role requires strong networking, Linux, and programming skills backed by experience, education, and/or certification.

The engineer will debug the testbed, propose solutions, and implement fixes, while preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings.