Network Engineer

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Job Description

Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking an enthusiastic, versatile, and resourceful Network Engineer (Level II) to work in San Diego, CA. You will be a team member of a small team at a U.S. Navy lab required to support development efforts, including design, integration, lab testing, and field testing. You will also be required to interface with customers, other labs, and other program members in other disciplines (i.e., Systems Engineering; Cyber Security; Scheduling; etc.). You must be innovative and willing to tackle challenging situations to meet the customer’s specific requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordination with other labs on the planning of infrastructure upgrades, testing, and other related events.
• Mechanical and electrical fabrication and troubleshooting.
• Data collection using a variety of lab equipment (i.e., Oscilloscopes; BERTs; Network Analyzers; etc.).
• Lead and support lab test activities.
• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Support engineering and other meetings, as required.
• Meeting coordination, preparation, and participation activities to include development of briefings, agendas, and minutes, preparation and distribution of meeting invites, and other relevant material.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with Minimum SECRET Clearance.
• Bachelor of Science from an accredited college in an applicable discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience leading the design, installation, maintenance, and management of complex network systems.
• Experience in broad and diverse background in business analysis, applications/systems engineering, and information operations and architectures.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Organized and self‑motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel). Project a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and management of complex network systems that typically link numerous computing platforms, operating systems, and network topologies.
• Experience designing, testing, and implementing interface programs, developing security procedures, and managing network performances.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex problems to ensure no disruption of mission‑critical applications.
• Experience with the functions and capability of the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS).
• Experience in network integration with Surface Afloat ADNS.
• Experience with Surface Ashore ADNS configurations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting exercises and events aboard unmanned surface vessels OUSV-1 and OUSV-2.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affiliated Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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