Senior Network Software Engineer – Secure Communications

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 245.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced Network Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test communications and network software for government programs. You will contribute technically and lead efforts on systems that operate in degraded or contested environments.

You will work with a team of engineers and scientists dedicated to national security, building novel communication systems and distributing information to decision makers

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least five years of software development experience, ideally on Linux.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, routing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Rust, and Bash scripting.
• Experience debugging networked systems with tcpdump, Wireshark, netstat, or ss.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in multi‑organisational teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed and eligibility for U.S. security clearances.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical contributions and leadership in software systems for Government critical networks.
• Provide thought leadership in communications systems and application software development with colleagues.
• Architect, develop, integrate, and test software for command and control, secure communications, and networking.
• Interact with technical specialists across disciplines as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present findings to sponsors and the community.

Conocimientos

C

C++

Python

Rust

Bash scripting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Herramientas

tcpdump

Wireshark

netstat

ss

Descripción del empleo

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced Network Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test communications and network software for government programs. You will contribute technically and lead efforts on systems that operate in degraded or contested environments.

You will work with a team of engineers and scientists dedicated to national security, building novel communication systems and distributing information to decision makers