CareerPlan

Senior Networking Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$166k–$250k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to design future space and ground network architectures, develop innovative concepts, and solve complex networking challenges for government and commercial customers.

Role type

Senior Networking Systems Architect (Space/Ground Networks)

Builds

Advanced space and ground network solutions, prototypes, and simulation/emulation capabilities

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Space Systems, Networking

Required skills

Network architecture design, Routing and switching protocols, Systems engineering leadership, Network simulation/emulation, Software Defined Networking (SDN/SD-WAN), Python/MATLAB/C++, Network testbed design, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Satellite communication network engineering, Zero Trust Architecture, Network security, Government acquisition processes, Proposal generation

Technologies

OSI/TCP/IP models, SDN, SD-WAN, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Network simulation frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing network architectures, Oversee development of network protocols and QoS architectures, Perform systems engineering tasks including modeling and simulation, Guide R&D projects for next-generation network concepts, Collaborate with customers to define technical direction, Coordinate tasks for SSC, NRO, and civil/commercial clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities