Senior Network Engineer — Remote SATCOM & Open-Systems Design

Fairwinds Technologies, L; New York (NY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our remote team supporting SATCOM, IP networking, and SD-WAN design across military applications. The role emphasizes open standards interfaces, collaboration with customers and engineering teams, and delivering integrated tactical network solutions with 50% travel.

U.S. citizenship and active DoD security clearance are required. Experience with RF transmission, terrestrial wireless, and a background in writing technical white

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field; minimum 2 years designing integrated networked solutions for rapid prototyping and quick reaction communications systems.
• 2 years’ experience with designing integrated networked solutions for rapid prototyping and quick reaction communications systems.
• Understanding of open system interfaces and the challenges involved in integrating systems from different manufacturers.
• US Citizen and an active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance.
• Experience with SATCOM, Terrestrial Wireless/Radio, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with cyber security infrastructure.
• Experience writing Technical White Papers.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems engineering design and development.
• Ability to brief non-technical Senior Leadership with experience briefing on highly technical matters.
• Collaborate to design and implement integrated networked solutions for tactical communications across RF and terrestrial systems.

Skills

IP networking

SATCOM

Cyber security

Technical writing

Open interfaces design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer, Software, Electrical, Electronics, Network Science, or Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Master of Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA Security+

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Pacstar Smart Chassis Systems

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our remote team supporting SATCOM, IP networking, and SD-WAN design across military applications. The role emphasizes open standards interfaces, collaboration with customers and engineering teams, and delivering integrated tactical network solutions with 50% travel.

U.S. citizenship and active DoD security clearance are required. Experience with RF transmission, terrestrial wireless, and a background in writing technical white