Network and Communications Engineer
About The Position
Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, training, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments. Fathom Robotics is hiring a Network and Communications Engineer to own the network that connects our uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to shoreside operators. You will report to our program lead, work directly with Fathom leadership, and serve as our main technical contact for communications, alongside Navy network personnel.
Requirements
- Active SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 7 or more years of hands-on network engineering in a DoD or cleared contractor environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- DoD 8140 qualifying certification (such as Security+) and a network certification (CCNA or higher, or Palo Alto or Juniper equivalent)
- Hands-on routing, switching, firewall, and VPN configuration, including failover design over satellite, cellular, or radio links
- Scripting in bash or Python
- Experience with STIG compliance, patching, and vulnerability scanning; familiarity with NIST 800-171 or RMF
- Experience on classified systems or with controlled communications equipment in a cleared environment
- Able to work independently in a small company and travel on short notice
Nice To Haves
- ISSO, ISSE, or system administrator experience under RMF
- Navy IT, ET, or CT veteran, or range or tactical communications contractor
- SATCOM, VSAT, or Starlink experience
- Maritime radio, AIS, or satellite phone equipment experience
- Shipboard, maritime, or uncrewed vehicle networking exposure
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain IP networks for satellite terminals on vessels and shoreside
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, and VPNs, including VLANs and traffic isolation
- Set up secure remote access to operator software
- Design failover across satellite, cellular, and radio links
- Restore communications during test events and operations using packet captures, routing analysis, an logs
- Maintain versioned device configurations and automate routine tasks with scripts
- Apply patches and STIG settings, run vulnerability scans, and maintain network diagrams and system security documentation
- Support other vessel communications equipment, including satellite, line-of-sight radio, and maritime safety devices
- Handle controlled and classified information per procedure, working with our facility security officer and government contacts
Benefits
- Travel is reimbursed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
