SR Engineer - SATCOM Networking & Software
Core
Architect and implement IP networking over SATCOM (onboard and ground/gateway), including routing, tunneling, QoS, and security controls under real link conditions.
Role type
Senior IC SATCOM networking software engineer
Builds
Production networking software for onboard and ground/gateway systems
Domain
Defense/SATCOM networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C/C++, Python, IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, IPsec/TLS), routing/tunneling protocols (MPLS/BGP/OSPF), packet processing, performance debugging, systems programming
Preferred skills
SATCOM link characteristics (latency/jitter, Doppler, fade), network modeling tools (ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet), embedded Linux, DPDK/eBPF, CCSDS/DTN standards
Technologies
C, C++, Python, IPsec, TLS, GRE, VXLAN, WireGuard, ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet, embedded Linux, DPDK, eBPF
Responsibilities
Design and implement IP networking architecture over SATCOM links, build simulation-to-hardware-in-the-loop test pipelines, lead technical execution and code reviews, partner with RF teams to translate link constraints into network behavior, produce engineering documentation for customer/government delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
