Senior Systems Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc • Des Plaines, IL

30d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KTS develops complex, cutting-edge avionics and ground hardware and software solutions supporting digital interoperability, survivability, situational awareness, and data collection. We have a proven track record of delivering high quality products throughout the defense industry. KTS is seeking a senior systems engineer to develop requirements, create algorithms, perform system design, and integrate and test KTS products with a focus on tactical networking. A strong knowledge of networking fundamentals is required. This is a full-time position at the KTS facility in Des Plaines, IL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience
• Experience in networking and routing protocols
• Experience with Linux operating systems and networking stack
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with experience in algorithm design
• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable with C/C++ or scripting language programming
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tactical MANET radios and HAIPE encryptors
• Technical and integration background with a solid understanding of developing battlespace CONOPS and mission-oriented solutions

Responsibilities

• Work with system architects to develop and evaluate networking algorithms optimized to work in a tactical networking environment
• Perform modeling and simulation to evaluate networking algorithm performance and support software development of a virtual routing environment tool
• Develop systems requirements, test procedures and automated tools to evaluate system performance
• Evaluate new tactical networking radios and communications systems to characterize their networking design and optimize integration with KTS products
• Rapidly prototype and integrate new tactical radios and communication systems into existing networking designs
• Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
• Support demonstration and test events with customers and Warfighters

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave Plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior