Senior Network Engineer - Remote SATCOM & SD-WAN

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC

Aberdeen (MD)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and growth

Flexible remote/hybrid options

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a highly skilled engineer to spearhead integrated tactical network design and system solutions in a remote-capable role. You will lead SDN-enabled experiments, collaborate with customers and engineering teams, and shape open-interface implementations for SATCOM and terrestrial wireless systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in RF, IP networking, SATCOM, and security, plus an active DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer, Software, Electrical, Electronics, Network Science, or Systems Engineering.
2 years' experience with designing integrated networked solutions for rapid prototyping and quick reaction communications systems.
Understanding of materials science and thermal management engineering.
Understanding of open system interfaces and the challenges involved in integrating systems from different manufacturers.
Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
Experience with SATCOM, Terrestrial Wireless/Radio, & SD-WAN Aggregation Systems.
Experience with cyber security infrastructure.
Experience writing Technical White Papers.
Active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems engineering design and development.
Ability to not shy away from technical challenges and an approach of how it can be done.
Ability to brief non-technical Senior Leadership with experience briefing on highly technical matters.