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Somewear Labs builds communication and unmanned systems technology for mission-critical operations in challenging environments. This role is a hands-on, forward-deployed technical expert position focused on owning the success of communications and networking deployments across the full lifecycle—from pre-mission preparation through execution and recovery.
You will translate mission requirements into working network architectures, diagnose problems in austere conditions, and enable operators to use the capability confidently. The role combines field execution, network engineering, Linux administration, and customer enablement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own technical execution of communications and networking deployments, including trials, evaluations, demonstrations, exercises, and operational missions
- Serve as on-site technical owner for network readiness, configuration, troubleshooting, and mission performance
- Conduct pre-mission checks, equipment preparation, configuration, and readiness assessments; support post-mission recovery, documentation, and after-action review
- Configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mission networking and communications equipment
- Troubleshoot IP addressing, routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, tunnels, encrypted overlays, firewalls, and traffic filtering
- Diagnose MTU, latency, packet loss, and constrained-bandwidth problems using tcpdump and Wireshark
- Deploy and troubleshoot video streaming over constrained and contested links (RTSP, RTP/UDP, SRT, MPEG-TS, WebRTC, HLS; H.264/H.265 encoding; ONVIF-compliant cameras)
- Tune video streams for available bandwidth and latency budgets
- Work with RF communications and satellite or beyond-line-of-sight connectivity as needed
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux from the command line
- Build temporary diagnostic tools, scripts, or workarounds to isolate problems or keep missions moving
- Train operators on network setup, communications workflows, and troubleshooting
- Advise customers on incorporating technology into SOPs, CONOPs, and training pipelines
- Synthesize operator feedback and field observations for Product and Engineering teams
Travel volume varies considerably by season and program; minimum 25% travel required.
Requirements:
- Hands-on, engineering-level experience diagnosing and resolving networking and communications problems in field, tactical, or mission-critical environments
- Strong practical networking knowledge across the areas described, including packet capture and analysis
- Working experience with video streaming protocols and codecs (RTSP, RTP/UDP, SRT, MPEG-TS, WebRTC, HLS; H.264/H.265) and troubleshooting video delivery over bandwidth-constrained links
- Proficiency administering and troubleshooting Linux systems from the command line
- Working knowledge of RF communications and at least one beyond-line-of-sight, satellite, or tactical communications environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Experience briefing, training, or supporting military, government, or defense customers
- Strong problem-solving, field judgment, and communication skills
- Ability to travel a minimum of 25%
- Relevant field, military, technical, or operational experience may substitute for an engineering degree
Preferred:
- Prior Mission Operations, Field Operations, Program Support, Field Service, Network Operations, or Technical Pre-Sales experience
- Experience supporting large-scale government evaluations, operational tests, field exercises, or deployed communications missions
- Experience with satellite communications, tactical or mesh networking, or RF systems in austere environments
- Familiarity with Somewear Labs' platforms or similar technologies
