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Principal Systems Engineer - Patriot Communications

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Job Summary

Lead design and development of Patriot Communications System by integrating IP networks and software in a DoD environment. This onsite role blends Systems and Software Engineering, guiding a small team, developing Python-based applications, configuring network devices, and creating automation to streamline deployment and maintenance for warfighter communications worldwide. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-security setting.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

•Perform extensive hands-on work in development and test labs with communications hardware, supporting activities such as development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing product support.
•Design and optimize IP communications network architectures to meet the unique requirements of the Patriot system.
•Develop configurations and settings for individual communications devices across a wide range of hardware.
•Create orchestration and automation solutions to enable efficient software management of the communications system and its associated devices.
•Software development in Python.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 annually

Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
•Software application development experience using Python or comparable programming languages.
•Experience in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and software engineering.
•Experience with Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, and sustainment.
•U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Experience:8+ yearsDefenseAerospace

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingCollaborationMentoringLeadership

Certifications:CCNACCNP

Tech Stack:PythonIP networkingVoIPLinuxMBSEDoD

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

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Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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