CareerPlan

Space Network Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$110k–$166k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Designing and analyzing future space network architectures, connectivity to ground entry points, and communication systems for defense, intelligence, and civil clients.

Role type

Senior IC Space Network Systems Engineer

Builds

Future network concepts, routing protocols, QoS algorithms, and optical communication testbeds

Domain

Aerospace, Satellite Communications, Networking, Defense

Required skills

Network topology/architecture design, Network protocols and routing algorithms, Network design and analysis, Modeling & simulation, Virtualization and enterprise computing platforms, Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)

Preferred skills

Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Inter-satellite cross-links, Laser optical communication technologies, 5G/IoT technologies

Technologies

AWS VPC, Cloud Formation Templates, Azure, Cisco (CCIE/CCNP), MATLAB, Python, C/C++

Responsibilities

Participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and analyze future network architectures, Support development and implementation of advanced network protocols and QoS algorithms, Assist in systems engineering tasks including modeling, simulation, and prototype validation, Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols, Support technology demonstrations for terrestrial, satellite, and ground-based systems, Identify and develop new business opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC