Space Network Systems Architect
Core
Designing and analyzing future network architectures, protocols, and technologies for terrestrial, satellite, launch, and ground-based communication systems to support national space programs.
Role type
Senior Space Network Systems Architect
Builds
Next-generation space and ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies for DoD, intelligence, and civil clients
Domain
Defense, aerospace, satellite communications, optical networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Network topology and architecture design, routing algorithms, network analysis and modeling, virtualization, enterprise computing platforms, systems engineering, multi-disciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, cloud computing, inter-satellite cross-links, laser optical communication, 5G/IoT
Technologies
Optical communication, satellite communication systems, network simulation and emulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing future network architectures, direct development of advanced network protocols and QoS algorithms, run systems engineering tasks from definition to prototype validation, evaluate novel communication technologies, analyze and simulate complex network architectures, provide technical mentorship, coordinate with diverse government and contractor teams, lead technical studies for next-gen network concepts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
