Network Protocol Software Engineer

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Network Engineer Onsite required in Grand Rapids, MI. If relocating, up to $900/week in per diem offered. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design and implement networking protocols and enhance system integrations. The role demands expertise in both the development and optimization of networking applications, ensuring robustness and security of critical devices. Responsibilities Design and implement networking protocols including IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, DHCP, TCP, UDP, and NTP. Create detailed design and technical documentation, optimize existing applications, and implement new features. Validate and verify software designs in various system integration environments. Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained environments and collaborate with the hardware team to enable communication between modules and applications. Ensure software robustness, resilience, and fail-safe operation for critical devices, and mitigate potential safety and security vulnerabilities. Define and execute engineering test, validation, and verification activities. Essential Skills Experience in designing a network with the implementation of networking protocols. A minimum of 10 years of experience in networking protocol development. Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts, including Ethernet and VLAN tagging. Familiarity with Neighbor Discovery (ND) in IPv6. A minimum of 5 years of experience implementing or integrating Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE). Proficiency in C, C++, or equivalent languages. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working in mission-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, or medical devices. Python language experience or equivalent scripting languages. Active Clearance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.