Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Core
Lead and perform trade studies, analyses, and simulations of space network architectures to optimize communications performance for terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems.
Role type
Senior IC network modeling and simulation engineer
Builds
Next-generation space and ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies
Domain
Defense space systems and advanced data networks
Required skills
network design, OSI and TCP/IP models, routing and switching protocols, Python, C/C++
Preferred skills
network testbed development, network emulation/simulation, inter-satellite cross-links, laser optical communication, military and commercial satellite communication systems
Technologies
Python, C/C++, OSI, TCP/IP
Responsibilities
Lead/participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures; Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols; Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation; Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal research and development (R&D) projects; Coordinate tasks in technical meetings for government customers; Evaluate and develop multiple access communications or engineering technologies; Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
