Job Description
Job Description
About Company
Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.
At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values :
We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.Trust and Respect :We always strive to earn and foster trust.
We Act and communicate with respect.We foster mutually beneficial relationships.Add Value :We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.Job Location
San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional / part-time telecommuting). Domestic travel required, up to 25% of time
Job Description
GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried, and talented Network Engineer to perform all Network Engineering functions related to establishing communications between nodes in an airborne networking environment.
This includes :
Air-to-ground as well as air-to-air radio frequency links.Communication Mission Payload System Development and Installation Design onto the Platform.Development, test, and integration of complex airborne communications systems and supporting network hardware systems.Act as the responsible Network Engineer on hardware for multiple systems and programs.Responsible for network development including architecture design, performing customer briefings / reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support.Work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment, including Flight Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical performance requirements.The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with the following :
System- and Platform-level Network design, development, configuration, integration, and testIP subnetting, and the OSI 7-layer modelAirborne Communications Systems and payload integrationComposing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customersDeveloping comprehensive network design data packagesDetermining data rates and throughput on various RF-based networksQuality of Service design and implementationRequired Skills, Experience, and Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering10+ years of experience in an engineering role, including performing architecture and design of heterogenous IT environments10+ years of experience designing and implementing routed IP-based networks including LAN, WAN, and Cyber Security10+ years of experience with Cisco Networking products10+ years of experience with troubleshooting networking issues5+ years of experience in an airborne networking environmentExperience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE), such as the KG-250xExperience with various networking technologies and vendorsTeam player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environmentAbility to work in a collaborative environmentAbility to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressureStrong oral and written communications skillsStrong critical and analytical thinkingExperience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Visio.Linux OS Experience including Linux networkingAbility to obtain DoD 8570 CertificationS. CitizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearancePreferred Skills, Experience and Education
Familiar with Military Communications LOS Waveforms, including Link-16, TTNT, CDL, BE-CDL, Chaotic waveforms, ANW-2, TSM-X, etc.Familiar with SATCOM BLOS networking, including Iridium, Inmarsat, Starlink, etc.Ability to assist the team in troubleshooting RF-communications issues in an airborne networking environmentExperience integrating various Military radios on an airborne platform for IP networkingAbility to work across the team, including supporting electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and / or software engineering tasks, as neededExperience with virtualization technologiesExperience with cloud-based technologyExperience with Python and PowerShell scriptingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced studies / Degree in a STEM areaActive DOD Secret, TS / SCI, or SSBI clearancePhysical Requirements
Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a timeMust be able to operate a computerApplications
At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,000-$170,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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