We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead/Senior Network Development Engineer to support a government-focused engineering engagement in the Los Angeles, CA area. This role involves developing and validating system architecture and performance for next-generation terrestrial networking solutions with a focus on cryptographic integrity and system-level compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture, technical requirements, and interface control documentation.
• Perform detailed analysis of network and cryptographic performance parameters.
• Design and document system block diagrams and validate testing configurations.
• Create test configurations and evaluation criteria for secure communication systems.
• Construct requirements verification compliance matrices and produce verification reports.
• Analyze technical issues, manage evolving requirements, and assess system-level impacts on performance and security.
• Support system-level validation efforts and collaborate cross-functionally with test engineers and hardware teams.

• Architecture Diagrams
• Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents
• Performance Analysis Tools and Outputs
• Block Diagrams and Integration Test Plans
• Requirements Compliance Matrix and Verification Reports
• Root Cause Analyses and Issue Resolution Reports

• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or commercial satellite/terrestrial telecom programs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and verification planning (DO-178C, ISO/IEC standards).
• Experience with high-availability, fault-tolerant system architecture design.
• Proven experience in system integration and testing, preferably within aerospace, defense, or telecommunications industries
• LEO 
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies for hardware/software systems
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to work with government clients and sensitive information
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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network system architecture, engineering, or development roles.
• Deep understanding of network security protocols, cryptographic systems, and system-level testing.
• Proficient in tools used for network analysis, test configuration, and performance modeling.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate within a multidisciplinary lab environment.