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Aurex · 3 weeks ago

Customer Solutions Network Engineer

Santa Maria, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. They are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Customer Solutions Network Engineer to support the sale of their DICES communication systems to government and commercial customers.

3D PrintingAerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact on the DICES communication platform, focusing on its integration points, network protocols, and infrastructure components (e.g., L2/L3 technologies, IPsec, QoS)

Translate complex customer requirements (especially those related to network throughput, security, resilience, and remote access) into specific, tailored DICES system architectures and solution recommendations

Design and present technical network solutions that include detailed diagrams, performance specifications, and deployment strategies for routing, switching, and secure tunnel/VPN integration

Prepare and deliver compelling product demonstrations and technical deep-dives, specifically showcasing network configuration, management, and troubleshooting within the DICES environment

Collaborate extensively with internal Network Engineering, System Integration, and Program Management teams to validate solution designs and ensure successful implementation hand-off

Travel up to 25% to customer sites for detailed system evaluations, network architecture discussions, product demonstrations, and technical relationship development

Qualification

Network ArchitectureRouting ProtocolsNetwork SecurityVPN IntegrationQuality of ServiceNetwork IntegrationTechnical SalesTechnical CommunicationCCNA CertificationCCNP CertificationJNCIA Certification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred

5+ years of experience in a technical role such as Network Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Sales Engineer, preferably supporting defense or mission-critical communication infrastructure

Strong, verifiable understanding of core networking principles: IP routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (VLANs, Spanning Tree)

Network security fundamentals, including firewall concepts, VPN tunneling (IPsec), and access control lists (ACLs)

Quality of Service (QoS) implementation and traffic shaping for voice/video/data prioritization

Proven ability to clearly communicate, present, and document complex technical network concepts to both technical and executive audiences