Senior Network Engineer

Job description

Titania Solutions Group (Titania) is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. You will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of satellite and ground network infrastructures for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS).

Your essential job skills and functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Experience in satellite communication systems: knowledge of satellite communication protocols, and ground infrastructure hardware.
• Understanding of space-based network security standards: Given the sensitive nature of space systems, expertise in securing satellite networks and communication links.
• Experience with ground station operations: Ability to work with ground terminals to ensure reliable communications with the MUOS spacecraft.
• Knowledge of space industry standards: Understanding industry-specific standards and regulations related to space systems for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and managing hardware and software components in a multi-enclave network.
• Leading network architecture design, analysis, testing and hardware implementation.
• Network design and development to modify, and or improve functionality.
• Expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge in network protocols, security standards, and network performance optimization.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and technologies.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements based on scientific and engineering guidelines. Including hardware, and software technical baselines.
• Participate in modeling, simulation, and analysis of network system performance.
• Reviewing hardware and software designs for spacecraft, and ground station elements.
• Providing recommendations on systems integration and engineering baseline changes and assessing the technical maturity and risk of development projects.
• Providing technical oversight and recommendations related to effective testing and validating system requirements. Reviewing test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in developing / reviewing operational procedures for network management, mission planning, and network handover.
• Assessing and integrating engineering activities across multiple projects and multiple program areas.
• Preparing, reviewing, and editing reports and briefings.
• Attending project meetings and reviews to include technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program management reviews.
• Assisting the Government in analyzing contractor concept designs at the system and subsystem levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Continuous learning and keeping up to date with industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience and comfort working with servers, routers, switches, firewalls, modems, wireless access points, and Network Interface Cards (NICs).
• Experience and comfort with Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, RF equipment, and various software tools needed for lab level development and test of RF systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience working in DoD or Intelligence Community environment.
• Experience working satellite programs is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree (Desired).
• Professional certifications such as CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret clearance to start.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance, (Desired).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.