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SR Engineer - SATCOM Networking & Software

USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-12 → 2026-09-26

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

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