Principal Network Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and operate secure, high-availability network infrastructure for rocket launch systems, telemetry, and mission control.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Launch Operations)
Builds
Launch network infrastructure, telemetry systems, and secure connectivity for mission control and customer links.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Launch Operations
Required skills
Juniper/Cisco switching and firewall management, WAN/SD-WAN/routing/IPSec/SSL VPN, project scoping and deployment leadership, network standards definition, infrastructure automation, high availability and disaster recovery design, cost management.
Preferred skills
AWS/Azure/O365 enterprise environments, Kubernetes/VMware/Linux/Windows, configuration management and Infrastructure as Code, server/storage hardware, Active Directory/PKI/DNS/DHCP, ISO 27001/NIST 800-171 security frameworks.
Technologies
Juniper, Cisco, AWS, Azure, O365, Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, PKI, DNS, DHCP
Responsibilities
Deploy and manage scalable network infrastructure for launch operations; implement and operate networks/firewalls for HMIs, telemetry, and mission control; lead upgrades and new site commissioning; establish WAN/LAN networking standards; drive automated build and maintenance processes; ensure High Availability and Disaster Recovery; manage infrastructure costs; produce comprehensive documentation.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
