Embedded Network Systems Engineer

Job Title:
Embedded Network Systems Engineer

Seeking an Embedded Networking Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems product line. Known for its suite of radiation-hardened products, we leverage decades of expertise to build robust space products. These products have been integral to almost all commercial, civil, and national space missions over the past 20 years, including GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, and exploring the universe.

We create capabilities that support the overall mission: “We protect those who protect us.”

• Design system and subsystem network architectures.
• Derive system and subsystem level requirements.
• Develop system/component test plans and procedures.
• Develop material for design reviews.
• Support design trades, analysis, and development.
• Support product and prototype development.
• Support integration and test activities.

• Proficient in modern network technologies, including network protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Experience with network devices like switches and routers.
• Knowledge of network architectures such as LAN and WAN.
• Understanding of network layers including Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Familiarity with network simulation and modeling techniques.
• Understanding of network hardware and software, and their implementation in embedded systems.
• Experience in network and cyber security and operations.
• Understanding TEMPEST and encryption/decryption protocols.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in network hardware, software, and systems development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific field.

• Experience in designing, testing, and deploying a space payload.
• Experience with state-of-the-art microelectronics (sub-22nm) product development.
• Significant understanding of the space environment.
• Experience in designing and testing Space Electronics.
• Experience generating detailed technical documentation.
• Experience in Model Based Engineering (MBE) and the use of SysML.
• Knowledge of Space
  
  VPX or OpenVPX standards and implementations.
• Master’s degree in engineering or scientific field.

The work environment offers a hybrid schedule, requiring 50% of time onsite. The schedule follows a 9/80 AWS format, with onsite work on Tuesday to Thursday during a full week and Tuesday and Wednesday on a short week.

This is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Manassas, VA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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