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City of Shakopee, MN

Based in our Austin location, as a Network Protocol Specialist you will contribute to the design ... Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate protocol stacks and validate performance.

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... a Protocol Engineer at Plume, you will be responsible for building end-to-end features, working ... Design, implement, and maintain the core blockchain network software that powers Plume's validators ...

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$130K - $170K/yr

You will implement the protocols and services the Network Architect defines - and help shape them ... Required QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.4+ years ...

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As a software engineer in the Network Systems group, you will collaborate with hardware engineers to design and build novel features that help Arista hardware run effectively and efficiently. You ...

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They are seeking a Software Engineer for their Colossus Networking team to develop core networking ... networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, RDMA, etc.), distributed systems, and large-scale datacenter ...

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Network Protocol / Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

SG2 Recruiting (Wind RiverX)
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

SG2 Recruiting is supporting Wind RiverX in the search for a Senior Network Protocol / Software Engineer to support a classified aerospace and defense program in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This customer-facing technical leadership role combines hands-on protocol development with solution architecture, customer engagement, system integration, and deployment support. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance, have 5+ years of network protocol and engineering experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Designing, developing, and testing networking software and protocols for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

  • Supporting customer engagements including requirements gathering, solution architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.

  • Developing and maintaining Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities for routers, gateways, and secure communications platforms.

  • Implementing and supporting protocols including IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, DHCP, TCP, UDP, NTP, IPsec, and IKE.

  • Analyzing and optimizing Ethernet traffic, network performance, and protocol functionality.

  • Collaborating with engineering teams, mentoring developers, and creating technical documentation.

What You Need:

  • Active Secret security clearance.

  • 5+ years of experience developing networking protocols, networking software, or embedded networking solutions.

  • Strong knowledge of OSI Layers 2–7, with expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.

  • Experience with network routers, gateways, Ethernet networking, and network security protocols.

  • Proficiency in C/C++ development within Linux or embedded environments.

  • Experience implementing or integrating IPv4, IPv6, and IPsec-based solutions.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers and technical stakeholders.

It's a Plus If You Have:

  • Experience supporting classified defense, aerospace, or military programs.

  • Familiarity with Neighbor Discovery (ND), VLANs, and advanced routing technologies.

  • Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems, or secure communications platforms.

What's In It For You:

  • Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies supporting national security missions.

  • Influence the design and development of next-generation networking solutions.

  • Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, technical excellence, and customer success.

About the Company

Wind RiverX delivers advanced software and engineering solutions for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and intelligent edge systems, supporting some of the world's most demanding operational environments.


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