Jobs at Persistent Systems

Provides helpdesk and advanced technical support for geographically dispersed users. Administers Windows and Linux workstations, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hardware, software, printers, phones, servers, licenses, and equipment inventory. Handles onboarding, workstation deployment, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, ticket management, documentation, and user communications. Requires foundational networking, VoIP, operating-system, and office software expertise, with scripting and server administration preferred.

Leads Navy and Marine Corps business development, capture strategy, partnerships, bookings, and program transitions for tactical MANET networking and edge-compute platforms. Manages distributed business development and technical capture teams, engages defense acquisition organizations and military users, develops teaming agreements with defense primes, and directs participation in demonstrations and exercises. Requires extensive defense-sector experience, Navy or Marine Corps expertise, active Secret clearance, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI, and 50–60% domestic travel.

Own manufacturing processes, production readiness, engineering-to-production handoffs, and process improvements across internal and external partners. Review designs for manufacturability, develop tooling and test equipment, analyze yield and delivery performance, eliminate waste, reduce costs and cycle times, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations while implementing maintenance, calibration, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Designs and leads development of battery-powered, high-speed digital and RF circuit boards for next-generation radios. Responsibilities include defining requirements, circuit design and simulation, schematics and BOMs, PCB layout guidance, prototyping, DVT, testing, manufacturing support, and technical leadership across projects. The role also architects hardware subsystems, establishes engineering standards, resolves complex issues, mentors engineers, and coordinates with product management, mechanical engineering, subcontractors, and manufacturing.

Develop low-level embedded, kernel, driver, networking, and application software for Wave Relay products. Build cross-platform security solutions for Linux, including OpenSSL-based cryptographic components, socket programming, and network security features. Collaborate on hardware and software development for wireless networking products. Requires extensive C/C++ experience, Layer 2 wireless networking expertise, Linux kernel development, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

Produces video and photography from concept through final delivery, including planning, shooting, interviewing, editing, motion graphics, and post-production. Operates professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment; creates long- and short-form content for digital and social platforms; manages footage, files, backups, vendors, and deadlines. Collaborates with technical, marketing, military, and subject-matter teams and travels domestically and internationally for productions, events, demonstrations, and field exercises.

Tests Wave Relay software across products, developing and maintaining automated regression, performance, functional, stress, and manual tests. Creates test plans, procedures, and reports; supports software, hardware, R&D, and field engineering activities; integrates sensors and systems; and validates product quality against customer and management requirements. The role also requires Linux scripting, networking knowledge, process improvement, and travel to customer sites.

Network Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting Cloud Relay and Wave Relay MANET networking solutions. Duties include configuring routing, switching, VPNs, security protocols, and network equipment; performing root cause analysis; developing customer solutions; supporting technical proposals; providing training and technical assistance; and collaborating with engineering and business development teams. The role requires customer interaction, cloud networking expertise, security knowledge, and at least 25% travel.

Integrates wireless communication products with customer and partner systems, primarily for Army clients. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, solution design, RF mapping, troubleshooting, test and demonstration planning, technical reporting, RFI/RFP responses, and customer technical support. The engineer collaborates with engineering, field operations, sales, program teams, government offices, and end users to resolve issues and relay product feedback. Travel of approximately 30% is required, along with eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Integrates mechanical assemblies and communications products using SolidWorks, develops system and interface documentation, coordinates requirements across engineering teams, creates test plans, executes integration testing, troubleshoots customer issues, performs root-cause analysis, supports government deliverables, and contributes to RFI/RFP responses. The role requires customer interaction, technical communication, RF and network integration knowledge, up to 25% travel, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Systems Engineer responsible for integrating communications products, designing networks, planning and executing tests, troubleshooting customer systems, conducting root-cause analysis, developing technical documentation, and supporting RFIs and RFPs. The role requires collaboration across engineering, programs, sales, field operations, quality, and customers. Responsibilities include RF mapping, network integration, reporting, customer education, and communicating technical requirements. Travel up to 25% is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Develop low-level embedded, driver, kernel, networking, and application software in C/C++ for Linux-based Wave Relay products. Build cross-platform security components, PKI frameworks, and OpenSSL-based cryptographic solutions. Responsibilities include socket programming, network stack development, hardware and application development, and software security engineering. Requires strong wireless Layer 2 networking, Linux kernel and driver expertise, product development experience, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.

Leads business development for USMC customers by identifying prospects, managing strategic accounts, developing sales strategies, creating proposals, negotiating deals, and closing business. Builds customer relationships, collaborates with sales and engineering on product opportunities, presents to stakeholders, and represents the company at trade shows. Requires Marine Corps communications or IT experience, RF and network knowledge, significant travel, proximity to Camp Lejeune or Camp Pendleton, and security clearance eligibility.

Conduct cybersecurity analysis, vulnerability scanning, patch management, compliance assessments, hardening, log analysis, incident response, and CVE remediation for enterprise IT infrastructure supporting a DoD program. Apply STIGs and RMF/ATO requirements, maintain security documentation, collaborate with infrastructure teams, and automate DevSecOps security processes across Windows, network, and virtualized environments.

Develop and support embedded software for Wave Relay mobile ad-hoc networking systems. Build C/C++ applications on embedded Linux platforms, including network stacks, backend services, cryptographic features, Java applications, and low-level software. Participate in code reviews, collaborate across teams, and provide engineering support during testing, evaluation, and deployment at customer and military sites.

Leads business development, capture strategy, pipeline growth, and revenue expansion across Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community accounts. Builds senior DoD and IC relationships, shapes operational requirements, captures major defense programs, manages BD and sales teams, and coordinates proposal, engineering, product, and strategic partner efforts. Oversees strategic accounts, military demonstrations, competitive pursuits, and customer briefings while driving adoption of MANET and tactical edge computing solutions.

Monitors SIEM platforms, analyzes logs and alerts, investigates and documents incidents, performs incident-response triage, supports vulnerability and compliance assessments, audits access controls, tracks emerging threats, and improves detection coverage. The role also maintains security playbooks, participates in exercises, collaborates with security engineers, and supports continuous monitoring for Department of Defense systems.