Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Network Architect

Responsibilities include VPN, SD-WAN, TACLANE, QoS for real-time government furnished applications, and rapid-deployment networking kits that enable a two-person field set-up. Design the network topology and connectivity plan for a portable C2 demo including VPN, SD-WAN, and TACLANE integrations. Ensure network security zones align with the Infrastructure & Security Lead's policies and support BLOS communications with simulated aircraft. Define bandwidth, latency, and QoS requirements to meet real-time performance of application software. Support the two-person deployment process by providing rapid-setup networking kits and documentation. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of relevant engineering experience. Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks for defense or aerospace programs. Experience with IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, TACLANE or secure tactical communications. Experience with producing clear network diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience. Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks for defense or aerospace programs. Experience with IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, TACLANE or secure tactical communications. Strong understanding of and experience with network monitoring, log aggregation, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with producing clear network diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Prior clearance to a Special Access Program (SAP) or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Significant architecture, design, integration and test experience Demonstrated success of standup of complex networks and rapid field setup