UAS Computer Engineer

UAS Computer Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL

Description:

Seeking a motivated, creative, and ambitiousUAS Computer Engineerto join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center - Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center inHuntsville, AL.The candidate will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team developing advanced electrical and computer application solutions for the U.S. Army and Air Force Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Ground Control Stations.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to system hardware and software architecture decisions based on customer performance, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Automate the creation and configuration of Virtual Machines and microservices.
• Design electrical architecture and integrated systems for real-time, mission-critical systems including flight systems, sensors, and ground control stations.
• Perform hardware and software design/review/build cycles for prototype construction and implement plans for prototype testing at customer location.
• Configure virtual and physical switches and troubleshoot network issues on virtual/physical switches and firewalls.
• Use scripting languages to develop automated network installation and configuration using Bash, PowerShell, Java, and Python.
• Develop engineering technical material including but not limited to System Description Documents, System requirements, Data Flow Documents, and Network Diagrams.

Required Skills:

• Experience developing systems using Linux and Windows computing environments.
• Experience with operating system virtualization utilizing Type I and II hypervisors (vSphere, KVM, VMWare Workstation).
• Experience with containerization (i.e. Docker and/or Podman).
• Experience with Cisco Systems, configuration, network administration and firewalls.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with C, C , and C# development.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Experience performing remote network configuration.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security SE and a Network SE is a plus.
• Experience with datacenter architectures (cluster computing, fault tolerant, or high availability system) is a plus.
• Experience writing technical documentation is a plus.
• Experience creating automated systems is a plus.
• Experience deploying and maintaining container orchestrators such as Kubernetes is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of related experience

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.:

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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