Command & Telemetry Network Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of War, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed.
We are looking for a The Command & Telemetry (C&T) Network Engineer to support an enterprise level infrastructure across multiple classifications. The C&T Network Engineer is a technical role which includes solution and design engineering functions for government passive and active network infrastructures. The candidate will be responsible for C&T Network Engineering and supporting other engineering teams for all network design and engineering activities. These engineering activities will be conducted on the government’s wide area networks (WAN), the local area networks (LAN), Campus Area Networks (CAN), Access and Control Interfaces (CI), Command and Telemetry and other networks that support multiple classification levels of communications.

The Command & Telemetry (C&T) \\ Engineer responsibilities will include:

• Regularly support the technical assessment and delivery of a specific technical network solution to the customer.
• Provide key support role in operating as a conducive high-performance team across all lifecycle stages.
• Provide technical direction and engineering expertise for Command and Telemetry solutions using KRATOS T500MX-XC or ARKA P&DB's (Packet & Data Buffers). A basic sysadmin understanding of Linux Operating system would also be acceptable.
• An understanding of low speed RS422 serial communications to include RS533 electrical specifications and cabling.
• Provide technical direction and engineering expertise for network systems infrastructure activities, including planning, designing, and implementing communications and network infrastructure requirements for buildings and systems (Routers, Switches, BGP, VRF, VLAN, NTP).
• Generate installation plans, procedures, templates, and training documentation, which will be used by other service team members to efficiently deploy Command and Telemetry solutions.
• Performs/Conducts the transition/transformation from existing to new network design solutions.
• Provides technical consulting and advice to others on efforts, solution design, system management, tuning and modification of solutions.
• Collect and determine data from appropriate sources to assist in determining customer needs and requirements.
• Respond to requests for technical information from customers.
• Develop customer technology solutions using various industry products and technologies. Support operations and maintain activities and administer networks including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education.
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.