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Senior Network Development Engineer

Motive Companies and Careers
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead/Senior Network Development Engineer to support a government-focused engineering engagement in the Los Angeles, CA area. This role involves developing and validating system architecture and performance for next-generation terrestrial networking solutions with a focus on cryptographic integrity and system-level compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop system architecture, technical requirements, and interface control documentation.
  • Perform detailed analysis of network and cryptographic performance parameters.
  • Design and document system block diagrams and validate testing configurations.
  • Create test configurations and evaluation criteria for secure communication systems.
  • Construct requirements verification compliance matrices and produce verification reports.
  • Analyze technical issues, manage evolving requirements, and assess system-level impacts on performance and security.
  • Support system-level validation efforts and collaborate cross-functionally with test engineers and hardware teams.

  • Architecture Diagrams
  • Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents
  • Performance Analysis Tools and Outputs
  • Block Diagrams and Integration Test Plans
  • Requirements Compliance Matrix and Verification Reports
  • Root Cause Analyses and Issue Resolution Reports

Experience You Will Bring:
  • Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or commercial satellite/terrestrial telecom programs.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and verification planning (DO-178C, ISO/IEC standards).
  • Experience with high-availability, fault-tolerant system architecture design.
  • Proven experience in system integration and testing, preferably within aerospace, defense, or telecommunications industries
  • LEO
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies for hardware/software systems
  • Excellent documentation, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
  • U.S. Citizenship required; ability to work with government clients and sensitive information
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in network system architecture, engineering, or development roles.
  • Deep understanding of network security protocols, cryptographic systems, and system-level testing.
  • Proficient in tools used for network analysis, test configuration, and performance modeling.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work on-site and collaborate within a multidisciplinary lab environment.
Pay rate range: $75-90/hr DOE

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