CareerPlan

2026 Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer

El Segundo, CAFull-time$90k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design, analyze, and simulate space network architectures and protocols to optimize communications performance for terrestrial, satellite, launch, and ground-based systems.

Role type

Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Builds

Next-generation space and ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Satellite Communications, Network Simulation

Required skills

Network architecture design, Systems modeling & simulation, Python programming, C/C++ programming, Data analysis, OSI model knowledge, TCP/IP model knowledge

Preferred skills

Network testbed development, Network emulation, Inter-satellite cross-links knowledge, Laser optical communication technologies

Responsibilities

Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols, Participate in systems architecture definition and prototype development, Develop data analysis and post-processing tools, Support core network simulation and emulation capabilities

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC