TEXAS - Field Hardware Specialist (Linux)
This position is located in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Draken is looking for a skilled Field Hardware Specialist (Linux) to support our Phantom Sky initiative in the United States. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who can build, maintain, troubleshoot, and transport the Phantom Sky system end-to-end, from server configuration to trailer-mounted deployments. Our revolutionary new platform for supporting live-fly training with ground-based threat emitters is critical to units with a SEAD mission.
At Draken, we have created a cost-effective system that integrates off-the-shelf commercial solutions to address the shortage of ground-based threat emitters. Our proprietary software enables remote control of emitters through a user interface that combines an air and ground picture that can be used for mission execution and debrief.
We offer: First day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity with Draken, apply now
Responsibilities
- Build, configure, and maintain the Phantom Sky serve and networked client workstations.
- Conduct daily system checks to ensure console-to-emitter communications are functioning properly
- Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and network layers, including fielded systems
- Install patches, perform updates, and validate system stability after changes
- Collaborate with Draken software development team to refine features based on customer requirements
- Support future system enhancements including FAA radar feed ingestion and Link-16 integration
- Lead efforts to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operation (ATO) in both classified and unclassified environments
- Support physical setup, teardown, and movement of emitter systems—including trailer-based deployments
- Assist the ground support technician with routine site maintenance
- Participate in two one-week deployments per year (CONUS)