Network Systems Engineer Job in Horsham 19044, Pennsylvania US
DRS Technologies, Inc.
DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.
Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com.
Company Overview Company Overview DRS Command, Control, Communications Aviation (C3A) Group provides a broad range of high-technology, mission-critical products and services to US and allied foreign militaries and homeland security forces. C3A products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile platforms, working to improve the capabilities of soldiers, sailors, and airmen worldwide. The C3A Group is focused on, Communications, Display and Processing systems, Radar and Surveillance systems, Border and Force Protection Systems, Avionics, Aviation Modification, Repair, Overhaul Services and other Supporting Services. In addition to sites centered on engineering, business development, logistics and support services, the Group includes a collection of state-of-the-art Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) facilities that provide experienced manufacturing capability to the C3A Group and other DRS operating segments. The C3A Group offers innovative and customer-driven products and services that serve the warfighters’ most critical needs. Whether for ground, airborne, or naval operations, the C3A Group is committed to providing quality products that surpass customer expectations.
Job Location Horsham, PA
Position Summary
The Network Systems Engineer will manage an Integrated Product Team engaged in development of network architectures in a DoD contracting environment. Will lead the team in proposal support, requirements analysis, and management, design synthesis, implementation, documentation, including generation of Statements of Work (SOW) and specifications, project planning, technical project management, subcontract control and risk management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the design, development and implementation and support of complex communications networks encompassing WAN, MAN and LAN technologies to create secure national military grade communications systems.
- Participates in the design, development, and implementation of Voice over IP, interoperability and collaborative networks.
- Design and implementation of traditional and virtualization designs for complex systems network and computational resources.
- Take the Lead in evaluating security and communications technologies for land-based and shipboard environments and where needed will also author security plans and design documents and oversee the development of the required documentation.
- Participate in the IA documentation and process requirements for DITSCAP/DIACAP certification and participate in a multiple organization Integrated Process Team.
- Function as a technical liaison to any auditing group or government security entity.
- Writes and reviews subsystems and component specifications and test procedures to ascertain compliance with overall system requirements.
- Performs tradeoff and alternative approaches to subsystem or system development problems to determine best approach for meeting technical requirements at minimum cost and consistent with delivery dates.
- Writes and reviews system test plans and procedures consistent with specification requirements mandated at the developmental, prototype, pre-production and production phases.
- Coordinates with technical counterparts to insure conformance to established practices.
- Provide network system level technical support in customer meetings.
Basic Qualifications
- Position requires BS/MS in SE, EE, Computer Science, or similar field.
- Candidate must have hands-on knowledge of Network Systems Engineering methods and tools with 2+ year's network and systems engineering experience in DoD contracting environment.
- A background in Voice over IP, interoperability and collaborative networks.
- Experience with Cisco IOS and experience or coursework with VoIP, QoS, CoS, SONET/SDH, ATM, MPLS, 802.1Q/w/x/D, and wireless technologies.
- Familiar with Windows Active Directory, Linux, Windows Workstation OS, Windows Clustering, and Windows 2003 and 2008 Server.
- Experience with Information Assurance software, hardware, and appliances.
- Excellent written and verbal reporting and presentation skills (Must provide examples).
- Must be able travel both domestically and internationally.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert with Voice Track. Voice Track with RS Track preferable.
- Successful candidate may be subject to a government sponsored background for possible access to government owned information, in addition to any background check that DRS may require for employment.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of Navy software/systems and Navy Open Architecture requirements/issues preferred.
- Military experience.
DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
