Senior Network Engineer for UAS & Mission Ops

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain mission‑critical networks for the Mission Operations Center and unmanned systems demos. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and hands‑on expertise with routing, encryption, and cross‑domain solutions.

The engineer will develop architecture diagrams, configure network devices, support real‑time telemetry and C2 links, and maintain documentation for RMF and STIG compliance.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience in network engineering, communications systems, mission operations, or unmanned systems support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise, tactical, and distributed network architectures, transport protocols, and routing concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, tactical radios, and encryption devices.
• Familiarity with unmanned systems networking, including telemetry transport, UAS command‑and‑control (C2) paths, and real‑time data streaming.
• Experience performing troubleshooting and incident response in real‑time operational environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity practices including STIGs, IA controls, and RMF requirements.
• Ability to produce high‑quality network documentation and technical reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional mission and engineering teams.
• Ability to develop contingency and continuity planning documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Clearance: TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain mission‑critical network infrastructures supporting MOC operations and unmanned systems experimentation.
• Develop network requirements, architecture diagrams, and integration plans for UAS platforms, ground control stations, and autonomous test systems.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, cross‑domain solutions, encryption devices, and tactical network gateways.
• Support telemetry, C2, video feeds, and real‑time data transport for unmanned flight test events and autonomous system demonstrations.
• Conduct troubleshooting, fault isolation, and root‑cause analysis for network issues impacting mission operations or unmanned experimentation.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and network situational awareness during real‑time UAS operations and mission execution.
• Develop network documentation including diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and RMF documentation.
• Integrate new mission systems, unmanned platforms, and distributed sensor networks into existing architectures.
• Participate in engineering reviews, test readiness evaluations, and technical exchange meetings involving unmanned system experimentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cyber teams, UAS operators, and mission planners to ensure reliable network performance.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Network engineering

Unmanned systems support

Troubleshooting

DoD cybersecurity practices

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

JNCIA

CISSP

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain mission‑critical networks for the Mission Operations Center and unmanned systems demos. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and hands‑on expertise with routing, encryption, and cross‑domain solutions.

The engineer will develop architecture diagrams, configure network devices, support real‑time telemetry and C2 links, and maintain documentation for RMF and STIG compliance.