Description:
Job description
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Company Introduction
At BlackSea Technologies, we don't just innovate; we revolutionize.
We are a close-knit team of creative and innovative thinkers specializing in full lifecycle development of cutting-edge maritime technology. At BlackSea, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community of experts who aspire to solve diverse and complex challenges. Be part of a company where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real impact. Together, we are not just sailing; we are charting a course to push boundaries of what's possible.
Network Engineer (Mid-Level) - Fleet Systems and Data Pipeline (Mainstay)
Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000
Location: Flexible / Hybrid Baltimore
Company: BlackSea Technologies
BlackSea is building the next generation of maritime autonomy. Our systems deploy, operate, and deliver in the real world. We move it off real systems operating in the real world
From unmanned surface vessels to mission systems and autonomy software, we design, manufacture, and operate mission-ready platforms at scale. Our systems are already in the water, already in use, and already shaping how autonomous fleets operate. Ideas do not sit in PowerPoint here. They move from design to build to deployment quickly.
At the center of this is the Mainstay data pipeline. It connects deployed platforms to operators, gets telemetry and mission data off vessels, and enables software updates and configuration management across entire fleets. This is not a traditional enterprise network role. You will be building the backbone that allows autonomous systems to communicate, operate, and evolve.
We are hiring engineers to build that foundation. Most networks support internal systems. Ours connect autonomous platforms in the field. If you want to build infrastructure that enables autonomy at scale, this is the place to do it.
What You Will Do
Build the Mainstay Data Pipeline
ยท Design and implement networking solutions that move telemetry and mission data off deployed platforms
ยท Support command, software update, and configuration paths back to fielded systems
ยท Help build the Mainstay backbone across vessels, shore systems, and cloud environments
Develop Software Defined Networking Capabilities
ยท Implement and manage software defined routing and secure overlay networking
ยท Work with products such as NetBird and other Software Defined Network solutions
ยท Build resilient connectivity across edge systems, shore infrastructure, and cloud environments
Enable Mesh and Distributed Networks
ยท Design and support mesh networking architectures where they improve resilience and reach
ยท Optimize network behavior across intermittent and bandwidth constrained links
ยท Support integration with radio, satellite, and hybrid communications paths
Secure and Harden the Network
ยท Implement secure network designs aligned to modern security expectations
ยท Support identity, access, segmentation, and configuration control across distributed systems
ยท Ensure the network remains resilient under failure, disruption, and degraded conditions
Operate in Real Environments
ยท Work across networking, software, hardware, and operational boundaries
ยท Debug issues that appear in the field, not just in controlled environments
ยท Own deployment outcomes, not just diagrams and device configurations
What It Takes to Win Here
ยท Design networks that work in constrained and unreliable environments
ยท Think in systems, data flow, and failure modes
ยท Understand both infrastructure fundamentals and software defined networking approaches
ยท Build solutions that are secure, resilient, and adaptable
ยท Debug across hardware, operating system, and network stack layers
ยท Take ownership without waiting for direction
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
ยท 3 to 7 years of experience in network engineering or a related field
ยท Strong foundation in routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
ยท Experience with software defined routing, overlay networking, or distributed connectivity solutions
ยท Familiarity with Red Hat and other Linux based systems as well as network security fundamentals
ยท Experience with scripting or automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools
ยท Willing to travel occasionally
Preferred
ยท Current US Government Secret Clearance
ยท Experience with NetBird or similar software defined routing platforms
ยท Experience with mesh networking architectures
ยท Background supporting geographically distributed or mission critical environments
ยท Experience working with real hardware systems in operational settings
ยท Exposure to autonomy, defense, or uncrewed systems