Military mobile networking for disconnected operations
Persistent Systems builds mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) systems engineered for defense and first-responder operations in denied/degraded environments. The tech stack—C/C++, embedded Linux, IPsec, TLS, Docker, Kubernetes—reflects a hardened, containerized approach to tactical networking. Hiring is accelerating across engineering (23 roles) and sales (10 roles), with a notable focus on senior engineers and directors, signaling both product maturity and an aggressive push into new verticals and international markets.
Notable leadership hires: Sales Director
Persistent Systems, founded in 2007, designs and manufactures mobile networking solutions for military, first-responder, government, and commercial customers. The core product is Wave Relay®, a MANET platform that enables voice, video, and data transmission across disconnected networks of ground vehicles, drones, sensors, and personnel. A secondary offering, Cloud Relay™, extends connectivity into hybrid cloud environments. The company operates offices across six U.S. states and Bulgaria, supporting both direct sales and a reseller ecosystem.
Embedded Linux, C/C++, Docker, Kubernetes, IPsec, TLS, and proprietary Wave Relay software. Cisco and Windows/Ubuntu for infrastructure. Ansible for deployment automation.
Wave Relay sensor integration, Cloud Relay implementation, MANET architecture for joint command-and-control systems, and commercial/defense system integration. Active reseller strategy development and product proliferation efforts.
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