Network Protocol Engineer

Astrion is seeking a Network Protocol Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Primary Role

The Network Protocol Engineer will develop parsers processing different layers of the TCP/IP stack in the Linux environment.

Key Functions

• Network Protocol Analysis
• Create parsers to process TCP/IP suite of protocols
• Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment
• Provide engineering level documentation to enable testing and reporting

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years' experience in C/C++ programming
• 5 years' experience developing with the TCP/IP suite of protocols

Desired Education/Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 10 years' experience in C/C++ programming
• 10 years' experience developing with the TCP/IP suite of protocols

Clearance

• Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance will be considered. Must have ability to get Special Access. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 5 year update. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills.
• High degree of competence in C/C++, Bash.
• Develop using the Python language.
• Possess network troubleshooting skills.
• Deep understanding of the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
• Experience with Linux/Unix networking, including sockets API.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentations.
• Ability to capture technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, algorithms, and implementations in written and graphical form.

Desired Skills

• High degree of competence with Wireshark.
• Developing at the Linux Kernel level
• Experience with cloud computing and remote systems (REST-ful Architectures).
• Experience developing with Docker containers.
• Enthusiasm and interest in keeping up with trends/research in networking transports /protocols.
• Ability to approach classical problems with new ideas and innovation.

Travel

• This position will require overnight travel up to 10 percent of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to several weeks.

Who we are

Astrion advances defense and civilian missions from aerospace to cyberspace with multi-domain test and analysis, mission engineering and operations, and advanced technologies. Our employees are the backbone of our success and deserve recognition and respect. Competitive salaries and benefits, a supportive corporate culture, and management who care about their team and their mission are just some of the ways we prioritize our employees. We provide a supportive environment that promotes work/life balance. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and adoption reimbursements.