Senior Network Systems Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Systems Engineer role is a Full-time with a client in Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid), We are ideally looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or another STEM field), Should have at least 8 years of experience in design, systems integration, or verification. Expertise in networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and network topology concepts.

Salary Range: $140k-145K/annum + Benefits; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation Assistance: Yes

Job Description Summary

• Help define the future of flight. Bring your ideas—we’ll listen—and watch them take off with a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and real-world impact.
• As a Senior Network Systems Engineer, you’ll apply a cross-functional mindset and proven processes to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality products. If you love to invent, build, and be heard, we want you.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for the Networking product line, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability

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• Own certification strategy and execution for DAL A programs (ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330); support SOIs, audits, and closure of findings
• Define, decompose, and manage traceable requirements for TSN features (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP) and ARINC A664/A615A; manage specification flow-down to modules/components/subcontractors
• Drive validation and verification at system and component levels; develop verification strategies and artifacts; ensure configuration control and interface management across execution teams
• Conduct system and product integration to maximize performance and operability; manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams
• Coordinate cross-functional execution (software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, maintainability, certification) and contribute to design/code reviews for network switch development
• Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans; benchmark industry practices and competitive differentiators
• Mentor systems engineers; serve as a best-practice resource; contribute to strategy/policy within area of responsibility
• Use sound judgment to resolve moderately complex technical and operational problems; escalate risks early to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets
• Travel up to 10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design, systems integration, or verification.

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• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and topology concepts

Desired Characteristics

• TSN expertise (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP); ARINC A664/A615A
• Protocols knowledge: QoS, NTP, DHCP; FTP/TFTP/SNMP; SSH, IPSec.
• Tools expertise: Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM.
• Experience in DAL A development environments; customer technical interface; project estimation/bidding.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• Benefits (401K, PTO, perks, etc)

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance