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 / Aerospace / Satellite Communications
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, systems programming, performance debugging
Preferred skills
SATCOM link characteristics (latency/jitter/Doppler/fade), CCSDS/DTN standards, network modeling (ns-3/OMNeT++), embedded Linux, DPDK/eBPF, MILSPEC radio experience
Technologies
C, C++, Python, IPsec, TLS, GRE, VXLAN, WireGuard, ns-3, OMNeT++, 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 and government compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
