SPACECOM Network Systems Engineer

Teledyne FLIR LLC • $90K — $130K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in related fields with appropriate degrees or 6+ years with a Master's or 4+ years with a PhD.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Expertise in large-scale heterogeneous network architectures including satellite communications.
  • Hands-on experience with agile, software-defined, and adaptive networking architectures.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML applications for network automation and optimization.
  • Understanding of space-ground network systems and their integration.
  • Experience in architecting mission-critical networks for government programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and architecture of advanced space-ground network solutions.
  • Utilize AI/ML techniques for network automation and predictive maintenance.
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of space and ground network operations.
  • Create technology roadmaps tailored to customer readiness for AI solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to articulate value propositions.
  • Architect secure integrations with commercial cloud services like AWS and Azure.
  • Conduct threat assessments and analyze vulnerabilities in communication systems.

Benefits

  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and emerging networks.
  • Exposure to national defense projects and government partnerships.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic technological direction.
  • A chance to contribute to significant advancements in space communications.
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Job Description

What you'll do:
  • Lead the design and architecture of next-generation space-ground network solutions that are agile, adaptive, and resilient for inclusion in government proposals
  • Apply AI/ML techniques for network automation, intelligent routing, traffic optimization, and predictive maintenance across heterogeneous satellite and terrestrial systems
  • Develop end-to-end system understanding spanning space segments, ground stations, user terminals, and network operations centers
  • Create customer-specific technology roadmaps that balance innovation ambition with realistic adoption timelines-recognizing that not all customers are ready for AI-enabled solutions
  • Collaborate with business development, capture teams, and program managers to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions and winning solutions
  • Architect secure integration between mission networks and commercial cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including edge processing and hybrid data transport
  • Ensure interoperability across government, commercial, and international partner networks - define and apply standards for protocols, interfaces, and cross-domain communications
  • Apply federal cybersecurity frameworks and mission assurance requirements to network architecture design, including Zero Trust and DoD security standards
  • Inform and execute the sector CTO's networking and communications technical strategy
  • Develop long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with mission, program, and customer objectives; translate those roadmaps into actionable pursuit strategies
  • Maintain current awareness of emerging communications technologies, DoD and IC investment priorities, and relevant program office activity
  • Infuse existing programs with emergent network technologies, working within the constraints of ongoing operations while identifying modernization opportunities
  • Mentor, train, and/or educate technical staff on modern network architectures and AI-enabled capabilities, ensuring knowledge transfer and reducing single-point-of-failure risks
  • Articulate technical solutions and their mission impact to senior leadership, customers, and governance review boards
  • Stay current on emergent technologies in satellite communications, software-defined networking, network function virtualization, and AI/ML applications
  • Lead and contribute to technical analyses of architectures of space-to-space and space-to-ground data transport networks
  • Conduct comprehensive threat assessments of space data transport systems, including jamming, spoofing, cyber, and kinetic threats
  • Assess adversary capabilities to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy space communication systems
  • Perform kill chain analysis to identify system vulnerabilities and inform mitigation strategies
  • Analyze foreign space communication capabilities and their implications for U.S. space operations
  • Assess data transport characteristics and performance constraints across multi-domain communication architectures
  • Review and assess CONOPS for networked space systems


Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; OR 6+ years with MS/MA in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; OR 4+ years with PhD with relevant research focus.
  • Minimum of Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The candidate must maintain the clearance
  • Demonstrated expertise in large-scale heterogeneous network architectures involving satellite communications (LEO, MEO, GEO constellations, cislunar, and/or deep space) and ground-based systems
  • Hands-on experience with modern networks (agile, software-defined, and adaptive architectures) with strong knowledge of IP networking, RF systems, optical transport, and secure communications architectures
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML applications for network automation, intelligent routing, or predictive analytics
  • End-to-end understanding of space-ground network systems including network topology, routing protocols, ground segment integration, and enterprise network management
  • Experience architecting large-scale, mission-critical networks for government or defense programs to include leading or contributing to the transition of legacy systems to new architectures
  • Experience with systems engineering tasks across the full lifecycle: design, architecture, development, integration, test, and transition of ground systems
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid network architectures


Desired Qualifications:
  • Active/current TS/SCI
  • Direct experience supporting NRO, NGA, USSF, DIA, NASA, or NOAA missions and programs
  • Understanding or experience with optical communications (ground to space) as part of ground base systems
  • Familiarity with Space Development Agency (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) or similar next-generation space network initiatives
  • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and intent-based networking
  • Knowledge of optical inter-satellite links, mesh networking, and delay-tolerant networking protocols
  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks including Zero Trust, RMF, and IC/DoD mission assurance requirements
  • Experience designing for contested/degraded/intermittent (CDI) environments
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices for network infrastructure and operations
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or cloud networking certifications


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