Principal NDE - Network & SDN - TeraWave
Core
Design and implement the 'brain' of a multi-orbit satellite constellation (5,408 satellites) by developing critical components of Ground and Terrestrial networking infrastructure, including routing, traffic management, and network resilience.
Role type
Principal Network Development Engineer (Network Architecture & SDN)
Builds
A dynamic, self-healing, optically interconnected satellite network with enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
Domain
Space communications, Satellite Networks, Ground Network Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale WAN architecture, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Segment Routing (SRv6/SR-MPLS), Cloud networking, Network virtualization, Network automation, Technical leadership, Network resilience design
Preferred skills
Highly available fault-tolerant WAN design, Translating business needs to scalable architecture, Influencing technical direction across teams
Technologies
BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, SRv6, SR-MPLS, Cloud networking platforms
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, provision, and operate terrestrial networks across global satellite gateway sites; Define and evolve network architecture and engineering standards; Partner with cloud and field engineering teams to deliver scalable networks; Design automation frameworks for rapid gateway site provisioning; Integrate satellite constellation with terrestrial backbone; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across organizations.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
