Senior Satellite Network Systems Engineer

Senior Satellite Network Systems Engineer

As a network systems engineer, you will be working on qualification and integration of ground segment equipment with the satellite payload and supporting it for global commercial and government customers. At its core, this involves understanding the different internal and external use cases for the satellite services and ensuring that we can meet our customer SLAs while providing a high quality service.

Role:

• Support integration and qualification of ground segment systems with satellite equipment
• Support deployment of ground segment systems and integration with customer networking gear
• Analyze customer requirements and design network solutions with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and security
• Create test plans and procedures, and set up lab environments to test with the ground segment equipment
• Participate in daily operational tasks, perform systems analysis, maintenance, and independent complex network system troubleshooting
• Provide technical support to manage customer networks, install, configure, maintain network services, equipment, and devices
• Document system issues and resolution for future reference

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+
• 5+ years of experience in network design and implementation, including enterprise LAN/WAN networking. Working knowledge of VLANs, GRE, GTP, IPv4/IPv6, ICMP, DHCP, NAT, and SNMP.
• Hands-on experience with networking equipment, including carrier grade routers and switches.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, such as BGP and OSPF
• Experience with network security practices, tools, and protocols
• Knowledge of virtualization and experience with Linux servers, KVM and similar VM infrastructure
• Knowledge or practical experience with satellite network hub systems and network operations
• Practical experience with scripting languages e.g. Bash, Python
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

Bonus:

• Prior experience in a Network Engineering, Technical Support or NOC role
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper routers and switches
• Knowledge of RF systems/SATCOM systems
• Satellites communications industry experience with HTS systems in LEO, MEO, or GEO