Engineer Senior/Spec/Prin - Communication Systems

Electric Boats$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
  • Experience with distributed systems architecture and APIs (preferred)
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies and service orchestration (preferred)
  • Proficient in developing cloud-native applications (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead or assist in systems research, design, and development.
  • Integrate and configure network and software systems.
  • Simulate and test network systems and infrastructure.
  • Support delivery and post-delivery troubleshooting of issues.
  • Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using containerization.
  • Interface with NAVSEA, government, and commercial vendors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud-native application development.
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders including government and commercial vendors.
  • Potential for travel to various facilities, enhancing professional exposure and experience.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Network Architecture Group requires engineers to assist in Network Architecture and Software Engineering related to contractor furnished as well as government furnished network systems. 

                                                                             

Engineers are required to lead or assist in the Network and Software Engineering efforts ranging from system research, design, development, integration, configuration, simulation and stimulation, technical documentation, delivery, system level testing and post-delivery support that includes analysis and resolution of identified problems.   

 

This position will require that the engineer support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-native applications by leveraging containerization technologies to modernize data acquisition systems and associated infrastructure.  The candidate will also be required to interface with NAVSEA, government and commercial vendors as well as other EB Departments.

 

Travel to other facilities may be required for this position.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in the architecture of distributed systems utilizing APIs, messaging frameworks, and event0driven design patterns
  • Experience in containerization technologies and service orchestration concepts
  • Experience in Platform as a Service (PaaS) architecture
  • Experiencedeveloping cloud-native applications using Go (Golang)
  • Experience in CI/CD methodologies and tools
  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go (Golang), Rust, Python, or Java)
Skills
  • Candidates are required to possess a knowledge of system design/development.
  • Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are required.
  • Candidates must be highly motivated, strong team players and able to balance multiple tasks and duties.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and highly capable of generating solutions to new engineering problems
  • Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Working in a team environment, effectively communicating and collaborating with others
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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