Systems Engineer, Integration and Test

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.
At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

The Right Thing:
o We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
o We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
o We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
Trust and Respect:
o We always strive to earn and foster trust.
o We Act and communicate with respect.
o We foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Add Value:
o We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
o We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
o We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location
San Diego, CA. On-site, Minimal domestic travel required 20% of time and the opportunity for international travel, 5% of the time.

Job Description
GALT Aerospace is looking for a full-time, salaried Systems Engineer Integration and Test (SEIT) to join our team. In this position, you will play a crucial role supporting the integration and test of networked communication systems.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:
Develop and maintain technical documentation which includes test plans and procedures
Develop configurations to support tests and prototypes of developing systems
Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documentation
Conduct systems and sub-systems testing
Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network
documents
Install and configure Windows/Linux servers
Set up and maintain DNS/Exchange/Active Directory
Maintain virtual environments
Deploy, monitor, and maintain network gear to include switches, servers, firewalls, etc.
and troubleshoot network related problems
Capture and deploy system images

Required Skills, Experience, and Education
4+ years of experience with testing, networking, or other IT related fields
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) computer and radio systems
Working knowledge of routing, switching, protocols, VLANs, IP subnetting, LAN, WAN, etc
Must possess high proficiency in Linux and Windows
Must have a high-level understanding of automation and implementation
US Citizenship required with a minimum of an active Interim Secret clearance. Must be
able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education
Working knowledge on network security devices (e.g. firewall, NGFW, IPS, IDS)
Working knowledge on event management systems
Tactical Data Link familiarity (e.g. L-16, etc.)
Live field testing, experience with military communication systems highly desired
Automation, scripting, or other development experience in either Python or JavaScript
Knowledge of Containerized Virtual Environments is highly desired
Experience developing scripts in ansible is desired
Demonstrate knowledge in using various testing methodologies Agile and Scrum and
logging results using solutions such as JIRA and or Confluence
Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic
environment

Physical Requirements
Must be able to carry 50 pounds
Must be able to sit or stand for 8 hours at a time
Climb/descend, work atop, and traverse certain machinery

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined
within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role.
The base pay range for this role is between $120,000-$145,000, and a specific candidate's base
pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.