Cyber Systems Engineer

Metrea Management LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

In this role, you will design and deliver software for distributed, edge-based systems that process network and wireless data in real time. You will work across edge devices and backend services to build reliable, scalable capabilities that operate in dynamic environments. You will be successful if you can take ownership of technical problems, develop practical solutions with minimal direction, and deliver production-quality code that performs under real-world constraints.

Requirements

Proficiency in Rust, Python, and Bash
Experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or security-focused engineering
Experience building backend, systems, or distributed software
Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, sockets, packet-level behavior)
Proficiency in Linux environments (services, processes, debugging)
Ability to work independently and deliver from loosely defined requirements

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular, SDR)
Experience with edge or embedded systems (e.g., ARM, Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
Working knowledge of C# and/or JavaScript

Responsibilities

Design and implement software for real-time data ingestion, processing, and control
Build modular services across edge and backend environments
Develop APIs and data pipelines to support analysis and automation
Integrate with network stacks, wireless tooling, and external data sources
Implement automation frameworks, including rule-based workflows and triggers
Deploy and optimize software on Linux-based systems under constrained resources
Troubleshoot system-level, networking, and performance issues
Prototype and iterate capabilities based on evolving requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and field systems