NETWORK ENGINEER

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.•Victor, NY

10h•$85,500 - $112,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Network / Software Networking Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on secure IP networking, real-time communication systems, and software-centric network design and integration. You will help define, design, implement, and validate networking aspects of our products and solutions, working closely with software, systems, and hardware teams. Knowledge of real-time communication system design, secure IP networking, and Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (Master’s a plus but not required).
0–5 years of relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or early-career roles) in software development, networking, or related systems work.
Solid foundation in IP networking concepts and protocols.
Familiarity with software design principles and the ability to work with or contribute to software-based systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework involving real-time communication systems, VoIP/SIP, secure networking, or related protocols.
Exposure to network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark), Linux/Unix environments, or scripting.
Interest in or knowledge of Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) or open systems approaches.
Experience with software development practices (version control, testing, Agile/Scrum, etc.).
Understanding of UX considerations in networked or communications products is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze requirements from internal and external stakeholders (including standards documents) and translate them into clear, actionable engineering specifications for networking and software components.
Design, document, and help implement network architectures and interfaces that support secure, reliable real-time communications (voice, video, chat, etc.).
Collaborate on system-level design that integrates software, network interfaces, and related components.
Contribute to networking aspects of product development, including configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of IP-based and related protocols.
Support interoperability, integration, and performance work involving secure networking.
Participate in documentation, reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment on products used in defense, public safety, and commercial settings.