About Us:
Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S. engineering company specializing in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Radio Frequency Transmission Systems, Network Design, Systems Integration, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies. We support Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems used in austere military environments. We provide communications, networking, and information technology solutions for defense and civilian agencies around the world.
Networked Systems Design & Integration Engineering Director
Fairwinds is looking for innovators who can successfully execute across multiple disciplines as part of a small business environment. An ideal candidate would be an out of the box thinker, develop innovative solutions, and provide expertise in an IP connected environment across RF Tactical & Naval Military Solutions to strategic border protection Applications. This would include experience in communications systems & test engineering including SATCOM and terrestrial wireless transmission systems integrated with Software Defined Networking. Work under the Chief Technology & Strategy Office to define Integrated Tactical Network Engineering Design Investments and develop multiple system of system design solutions for customers across the communications & radar spectrums. Ability to design and implementation of flexible open standard interfaces for tactical applications. Looking for someone that has the ability to interact with both customers & engineering design teams to identify their subject matter expertise towards overall system design for new cutting-edge technologies and identify current issues and correct those to the customers satisfaction.
Location- APG- Hybrid (this position may require you to be on-site when the job requires it)
Travel- up to 30%
Required Skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer, Software, Electrical, Electronics, Network Science, or Systems Engineering. Or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
- 5 years’ experience designing networked system of systems for Naval or Tactical Military platforms.
- 5 years’ experience with designing integrated networked solutions for rapid prototyping and quick reaction communications systems.
- Understanding of materials science and thermal management engineering.
- Understanding of open system interfaces and the challenges involved in integrating systems from different manufacturers.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems engineering design and development.
- Ability to not shy away from technical challenges and an approach of how it can be done, not how it can't be done.
- Experience with SATCOM, Terrestrial Wireless/Radio, SD-WAN Systems.
- Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification
- Experience with MATLAB & Simulink.
- Experience writing Technical White Papers
- Experience with CMOSS-MORA Open Standards
- Ability to work independently and up to 75% remote.
- Ability to Travel up to 30% of the time.
- Ability to brief non-technical Senior Leadership with experience briefing on highly technical matters.
- US Citizen
- Active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance
Additional Experience in these areas is a plus:
- Master of Electrical or Systems Engineering – Or equivalent
- 10 years’ experience in development of integrated system designs utilizing multiple transmission means including Mobile SATCOM Systems.
- 5 years’ experience developing system designs for Electronically steered Phased Array antenna systems.
- Experience with phased arrays, metamaterials, and/or patch antenna modelling, design, fab, and test in a research and development setting
- A background in scientific programming using languages such as C, C++, Fortran, Python, Rust, or Julia
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time, exempt position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be a U.S citizen with the ability to possess a valid US DoD security clearance.
AAP/EEO Statement
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
