Network Engineer (R2721)

San Diego Metro Area

Full-time

Job Description

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

As a Networks Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing the network infrastructure for our V-BAT platform and other future aircraft. You will ensure robust, reliable, and secure communications for our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in various contested operational scenarios.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Design and implement network architectures for UAS, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.

Lead the integration of the V-BAT UAS with multiple external networks, such as ground-based radio and satellites.

Develop and maintain communication protocols and network management systems for UAS operations.

Optimize network performance for various mission profiles, including high-bandwidth and low-latency applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, autonomy engineers, and hardware engineers, to ensure comprehensive network solutions.

Conduct testing and validation of network systems in lab and field environments.

Stay current with advancements in network technologies and apply best practices to our systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field); or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

Proven experience in designing, implementing, and deploying network systems, preferably for autonomous or aerospace applications.

Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and communication systems in embedded devices.

Knowledge of and experience with routing and switching concepts and protocols, such as DNS, DHCP, GRE, IPSEC, QoS, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, QUIC.

Proficiency in network simulation and analysis tools.

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices.

Familiarity with network programming and tools (e.g. Wireshark, TCPDump).

Experience with Linux, command line tools, etc.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes

Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.

You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.