BAE Systems Manassas is seeking an Embedded Networking Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems product line, focusing on architecture, design, development, and operation of embedded networking systems for spacecraft.
Requirements
- Proficient in modern network technologies, including: Network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet), Network devices (e.g., switches, routers), Network architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN), Network layers (e.g., Layer 2, Layer 3), Network simulation and modeling techniques
- Understanding of network hardware and software, and implementation in embedded systems
- Understanding of network/cyber security and operations
- Understanding TEMPEST and encryption/decryption protocols
- 10+ years relevant experience in network HW/SW/Systems development
- Familiarity with embedded processing systems and electronics
- Familiarity with embedded software/firmware/gateware based systems
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and providing recommendations for customer-defined network constellation topologies
- Conducting architecture trades for onboard spacecraft networks and switch/router components
- Defining hardware and software protocol and capability requirements for hardware instantiation
- Design system and subsystem network architectures
- Derive system and subsystem level requirements
- Develop system/component test plans and procedures
- Support design trades/analysis and development
Other
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong systems engineering mindset, able to identify and focus on key challenges and solutions
- Understands and enjoys the challenges of developing systems for the space environment
- Product oriented mindset focused on reuse and future applications
- Dependable and highly motivated, creative problem solver
