Network Engineer

Role 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.What a Network Engineer Does at REDCOM Laboratories:

• 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.Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (Masters a plus but not required).
• 05 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.Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office)
• This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/customer goals and minimal travel (under 15%)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity. This position is an office-based position with limited travel and lifting requirements that would be rare to the role.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
• No direct reports however this position will have broad authority to collaborate with people working on project deadlines and deliverables.