Solutions Engineer

Job Purpose

Are you a mission-driven engineer who thrives on turning complex technical challenges into reality? As a Solutions Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge technical solutions and providing critical analytical support for the Network Innovations U.S. Government (NIUSG) business unit. This is a high-impact, hands-on role based in our Frederick facility where you will directly build and integrate the hardware that supports our nation’s most vital initiatives. You will lead technical solution operations across land, maritime, and aviation vertical spaces, ensuring the successful implementation and effective operation of programs that support our nation's most vital initiatives. Your engineering expertise directly enables mission success in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the successful and expeditious ideation, design, integration, documentation, and transition to low-rate initial production/productization handoff phases of custom solutions within NIUS as a senior-level subject matter expert, requiring no mentorship or daily supervision.
• Deliver solutions including satellite, cellular/5G, and other RF architectures with end goals of providing, monitoring, and/or denying communications.
• Identify technologies to implement architectures within cost and timeline constraints; prioritize “off-the-shelf” solutions whenever possible to minimize in-house custom designs.
• Support all sales channels and contribute technical and cost volume inputs for proposals to meet NIUSG objectives by providing high-level technical architecture and process oversight.
• Deliver high-quality project documentation, including wiring, power, signal flow, and control plane diagrams, bills of materials, and comprehensive build/activation/troubleshooting guides.
• Work cooperatively with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and senior leadership to overcome prototype limitations.
• Be prepared to travel globally to manage the technical aspects of installations, operations, and maintenance of customer equipment and networks.
• Deliver customer feedback to management to improve solution quality and performance.
• Maintain a consistent in-office presence to draw parts from inventory, integrate solutions in the shop/lab, and support logistics for packing and shipping.
• Assist in other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven success designing and maintaining multi-orbit solutions (Starlink/Starshield, OneWeb, iDirect, ViaSat) and a strong understanding of RF monitoring or denial platforms.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN enabled solutions (primarily Peplink/SpeedFusion) and integrating terrestrial 5G or private cellular components.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality project documentation and "control plane" diagrams that allow other teams to easily replicate and scale engineering designs.
• Practical experience supporting U.S. Government programs, including familiarity with contract deliverables and technical process integration within a laboratory/shop environment.
• A self-motivated, proactive engineer with 5+ years of experience capable of managing concurrent projects and tight deadlines independently, without the need for mentorship.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted passport for global travel (up to 50%) and a commitment to lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.

Clearance Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have at a minimum a DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance or be willing and able to obtain a security clearance.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily based at our Frederick, MD facility to support lab and shop integration. While standard hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the role requires flexibility for surge support and travel (up to 50%) for equipment demonstrations and sales support. The successful candidate should expect to be on-site 5 days a week, with occasional flexibility for remote work during heavy documentation or design phases. Field work may occasionally include harsh physical conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively (up to 50%) on a domestic and global basis.
• Must possess a valid passport without restrictions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO includes sick leave)
• Paid holidays (Specified holidays)
• Cost-shared Medical, Dental, Vision, and GAP plan
• Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company matched 401K plan
• Full-time, permanent

Details

• Job title: Solutions Engineer
• Location: Frederick, MD (On-Site)
• Salary Range: $107,000 – 132,000 USD
• Supervisor: Director, Solutions
• Department: NI U.S. Government
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Network Innovations

Keeping people connected anywhere on the planet is more than just our expertise – it’s our mission. Network Innovations is a technology and systems integrator that provides secure and seamless global communications solutions. Our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet, whether it’s helping a remote island rise again after a hurricane, defending a country's borders, preventing a catastrophic power grid failure… you get the deal. What this means for our team is that we come to work each day knowing that it matters. We’re forward thinkers and problem solvers who thrive on challenges. Determination, integrity, humility, and respect are at our core. If you’re looking to grow with an organization that values collaboration, diversity, and learning, you’re in the right place.

Network Innovations is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We live our core values and look to them to drive business results and help our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet. We believe a diverse global workforce allows us to create customer intimacy and sustained profitability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics. Whether you are starting your career or have decades of experience, we welcome you to join our mission to connect our world securely and seamlessly.

Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

Disclaimer Statement: This job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed above provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.