Networking & OS Engineering Manager (R6630)

As an Engineering Manager (Networking & OS) on V-BAT, you will lead a team designing, implementing, and optimizing the network infrastructure for our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which is deployed in some of the most challenging environments worldwide. V-BAT is designed to operate in contested, GNSS-denied airspace, and our network must maintain highly reliable, secure, and efficient communication between all air and ground devices. 

This is a hands-on leadership role: you will spend approximately 50% of your time managing and developing the team and 50% making direct technical contributions. You will pair strong engineering judgment with clear communication and cross-functional collaboration to translate mission needs into reliable, production-ready networking and OS capabilities. 

• 8+ years developing network or operating-system software for complex, safety-critical or mission-critical systems

• 3+ years leading software engineering teams, including planning, execution, coaching, and performance management

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, explaining complex technical concepts and building alignment across disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to navigate competing priorities and resolve technical tradeoffs with cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong proficiency developing production-grade software in C, C++, or Python within Linux environments

• Track record of shipping software that interacts directly with the Linux OS networking stack

• Deep understanding of Linux networking and Layer 2 / Layer 3 fundamentals, including routing and VLANs

• Experience with netlink, iptables/nftables, TUN/TAP interfaces, network namespaces, socket programming, and VPN/tunneling mechanisms

• Proven ability to lead reliable software delivery through development, integration, and deployment

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting network degradation in lossy, high-latency, or bandwidth-constrained environments

• Proficiency using network diagnostic tools such as tcpdump, Wireshark, iproute2, and iperf 

• Ability to obtain security clearance

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

 

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

 

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

 

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