Senior Systems Engineer: Tactical Networking

Kranze-Technology-Solution; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Care package

401(k) plan

Paid Overtime

Flexible Scheduling

Travel opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual environment

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a senior systems engineer to develop requirements, create algorithms, perform system design and integrate/test products focusing on tactical networking. A strong networking background and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.

The role involves modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping of radios and systems, plus collaboration with customers and Warfighters across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Experience in networking and routing protocols.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and networking stack.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with experience in algorithm design.
• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable with C/C++ or scripting language programming.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and cooperate with customers and Warfighters.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work with system architects to develop and evaluate networking algorithms optimized for tactical networking environments.
• Perform modeling and simulation to evaluate networking algorithm performance and support software development of a virtual routing environment tool.
• Develop systems requirements, test procedures and automated tools to evaluate system performance.
• Evaluate new tactical networking radios and communications systems to characterize their networking design and optimize integration with KTS products.
• Rapidly prototype and integrate new tactical radios and communication systems into existing networking designs.
• Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis.
• Support demonstration and test events with customers and Warfighters.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Linux networking stack

C/C++ or scripting

Analytical problem solving

Hands-on hardware/software debugging

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

HAIPE encryptors

Tactical MANET radios

Job description

Kranze Technology Solutions in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a senior systems engineer to develop requirements, create algorithms, perform system design and integrate/test products focusing on tactical networking. A strong networking background and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.

The role involves modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping of radios and systems, plus collaboration with customers and Warfighters across multiple disciplines.