Command & Telemetry Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $103k
$59k most similar roles pay here $208k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $138,467–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Command & Telemetry Engineer

The Command & Telemetry (C&T) Engineer joins the engineering team to provide solution and design expertise for government passive and active network infrastructures. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing complex networks including WAN, LAN, CAN, and Access and Control Interfaces across multiple classification levels. The engineer will develop technical solutions using KRATOS T500MX-XC or ARKA P&DB systems, while performing system management, tuning, and modifications of network infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating installation plans, procedures, and training documentation to support service teams during the transition from existing to new designs. Required technical skills include Linux operating system knowledge, RS422 serial communications, and experience with Routers, Switches, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP. The role focuses on solving critical communication infrastructure requirements for buildings and systems within a high-performance government network environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and engineer passive and active network infrastructures including WAN, LAN, CAN, and Command and Telemetry networks.
  • Provide technical expertise for Command and Telemetry solutions using KRATOS T500MX-XC or ARKA P&DB hardware.
  • Plan, design, and implement infrastructure requirements such as Routers, Switches, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP.
  • Create installation plans, procedures, templates, and training documentation for service team members to deploy solutions.
  • Manage the transition and transformation from existing network designs to new technical solutions.
  • Provide technical consulting on system management, tuning, and modification of network solutions.
  • Analyze data from various sources to determine and define specific customer needs and requirements.
  • Develop custom technology solutions using a variety of industry products and technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a TS/SCI CI security clearance.
  • Must have 10 years of experience based on a combination of work history and education.
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Experience in designing and implementing network infrastructure including Routers, Switches, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP.
  • Expertise in Command and Telemetry solutions using KRATOS T500MX-XC or ARKA P&DBs.
  • Understanding of low speed RS422 serial communications, including RS533 electrical specifications and cabling.
  • Basic understanding of Linux Operating systems is acceptable.
  • Ability to develop installation plans, procedures, templates, and training documentation for network solutions.

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