Lead Network Engineer (Space Communications)
Lead Network Engineer (Space Communications)
Lead Network Engineer (Space Communications)
Northwoodspace
Northwood is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to design and implement a global network backbone for space communications. The role involves building high-performance networking solutions to connect phased array antennas and ground stations worldwide, ensuring reliable connectivity for mission-critical applications. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies that transform connectivity between earth and space.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 5+ years of professional networking experience; OR 7+ years of professional networking experience in lieu of degree
- Hands-on experience with Layer-1 technologies including fiber optics, DWDM, optical transport, and circuit troubleshooting
- Experience with data center build-outs, equipment deployment, and coordinating with colocation providers
- Strong experience with advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
- Proven ability to design and implement secure network architectures including firewalls and VPNs
- Experience in optimizing network performance and capacity planning for high-throughput applications
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues across all layers
Responsibility
- Design and implement global network backbone architecture to connect phased array antennas and ground stations worldwide
- Build out physical and logical network infrastructure including fiber connectivity, transport networks, and DWDM systems
- Deploy and configure enterprise networking equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, and optical transport systems
- Implement advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and manage peering relationships with service providers and internet exchanges
- Design and deploy mesh networking architectures and SD-WAN solutions to meet operational requirements
- Coordinate data center deployments, cross-connects, and circuit activations across multiple global locations
- Implement network security functions including firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust architectures
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across all layers from physical fiber to application-level connectivity
- Optimize network performance and capacity planning for high-throughput space communications data
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate networking requirements with space communication systems
