We are looking for a Network design and configuration engineer focused on designing high availability networks to join our team. The goal of a network design and configuration engineer is to work with a team of systems engineers and integrators, in addition to software engineers and developers, to define network installation design, equipment layout and facility requirements our Remote Supervision Segment (RSS) through early stage development, ensuring that our autonomous aircraft performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility (UAM) environment. You will validate, prototype, and manage ground system network architectures, including lab environments and supplier-integrated systems. This role spans architecture, configuration management, high-availability design, and integration support. You will also build and manage the Lab networks through hands-on work.
The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, able to work in ambiguous situations, and have good prioritization skills.
What you will do:
- Validate ground system network design and produce detailed architecture specifications
- Define high-availability and observability requirements across various ground systems and supplier-connected systems
- Prototype and manage integration lab network environments
- Maintain routing and firewall policies supporting lab and satcom testing
- Ensure supplier system architectures and requirements comply with industry safety and development assurance standards (e.g., ARP 4754B)
- Define return-to-service procedures and service interface agreements
- Support ground system integrations
- Develop installation layouts, operator procedures, and configuration documentation (later phase support)
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience designing production network systems
- Strong experience with high-availability architectures
- Hands-on routing and firewall configuration experience
- Experience supporting integration labs or prototype environments
- Strong Hands-on Routing & Switching preferred on Juniper Platforms.
- Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, and MPLS concepts.
- Multi-site and partner connectivity ecosystems
- Strong configuration management and technical documentation skills
Desired
- Aerospace or safety-critical systems environments
- Supplier-integrated network architectures
- Network automation and observability platforms
- Satcom or test-range connectivity environments
Who you are:
- Highly motivated and self starting with a broad set of skills; embracing complex technical challenges
- Solution oriented with a strong analytical mindset
- A strong communicator who can easily tailor your delivery to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You are a positive team player.