CareerPlan

Network Development Manager, Leo

Redmond, Washington, United StatesFull-time$175k–$272k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead the Terrestrial Networking (TNT) team to design, build, and operate the ground-infrastructure and AWS backbone network connecting Ground Gateway and Telemetry, Tracking & Command sites.

Role type

Senior manager of network development and systems development engineers

Builds

Ground-site network architecture, Direct Connect/backbone integration, device fleet (routing, switching, encryption), and automation for scaling across regions

Domain

Satellite communications ground infrastructure and cloud networking

Required skills

Team management, network operations, network design, AWS Direct Connect, routing and switching, encryption (MACsec/IPsec), automation, incident response, capacity planning

Preferred skills

Automation implementation, senior management representation

Technologies

AWS Direct Connect, Border Gateway Protocol, Autonomous System Number, Media Access Control Security, Internet Protocol Security

Responsibilities

Hire and develop network engineers; drive ground-site network design and buildout; own AWS Direct Connect and backbone integration; review and approve network designs and change plans; ensure network availability, performance, and security; partner with ground infrastructure and security teams; manage vendor and hardware planning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC manager