Network Engineer | Patuxent River, MD

Network Engineer | Patuxent River, MD

CaVU is seeking a mid to senior level engineer in an advance lab environment to provide end-to-end support from RF to COMSEC to network for PMA-268 in support of the MQ-25 Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) program through its entire life cycle, from requirements determination through operations and system retirement, with an emphasis on domain expert involvement, risk/opportunity management, and tailoring of processes to meet the needs of the specific project.

• Experience supporting systems engineering efforts on complex technical programs.
• Wireless and Satellite Communication ground system related products
• RF Communications
• Satcom ground system RF and communication products and services
• Satcom ground system architecture
• Understanding of software architecture, requirements-driven design, and development/testing processes.
• Experienceassistingwith architecture documentation and tracking of fielded and planned capabilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise or system-of-systems concepts and interface management.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration and delivery objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and supporting stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical skills to provide in-depth technical analysis and research of prevailing government documentation.
• Ability toidentifyCOMSEC incidents, Practices Dangerous to Security (PDS) and the potential for such insecurities.
• Ability to maintain high quality work to manage critical projects.
• Ability to provide fill device application and end unit interface training and troubleshootingexpertiseto end users.
• Ability to create andmaintaintechnical documents and procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information professionally to multiple stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of shipboard networks, including Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and its associated components.
• Familiar with military communication standards and protocols
• Expertise with network management tools and software
• Understanding of RF principles and propagation
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to devise unconventional solutions
• Experience with satellite communication systems and equipment
• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• CompTIA Security + CEasrequiredper
  
  DoD 8140certification.
• CCNArequired
• CCNP desired

• Interface with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ITTand customer Flight Engineers,aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem SMEs to sustain operations.
• Proven ability tooperateeffectively within the Navy's chain of command and enhance cross-functional coordination across diverse organizations, includingNAVAIR andNAVWAR program offices.
• Cross-Functional Team Support:
  Support cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and IT specialists to successfully integrate emerging technologies.
• Understanding of modern digital ecosystems and their application within a military framework. Experience with the Navy's digital transformation initiatives and impact on fleet capabilities.
• Contributes to the development and execution of training programs for future fleet system, ensuring shipboard and command personnel are proficient in the operational capabilities being fielded.
• Plan and execute SOVT and DT&E network events; author test plans/procedures, conduct packet analysis/throughput testing, and support TRR readiness

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