Senior Staff Software Engineer, Network Systems

SEAKR Engineering • Centennial, CO

5d • $180,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SEAKR Engineering is seeking a highly engaged Senior Staff level Network Engineer to work on leading-edge space-based networking solutions. The role emphasizes network architectures for embedded systems, including implementation, integration, and testing. The position works primarily onsite, with some hybrid flexibility, and requires a strong background in network engineering, including recent work in embedded systems, aerospace, and modern networking standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience, with an emphasis on network systems.
• Expert-level understanding of networking standards, including MPLS and IPv4 and IPv6 RFCs, and networking tools including Wireshark, Netconf, GNS3, or containerlab.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, Zero Trust architectures, cryptographic systems, and protocol-level security, including IKEv2, PKI, TLS, and VPN.
• Fundamental knowledge of Linux kernels, operating systems concepts, and software and firmware development.
• High proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++.
• Ability to track and manage system and subsystem requirements, develop and maintain specifications, and develop test procedures.
• Proven track record of team leadership of diverse teams of engineers in embedded systems.
• Direct hands-on experience working with hardware systems in lab environments, from initial bring-up through complex system-level integration and test.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical degree.
• Experience with SDA NEBULA requirements.
• Experience with cryptographic hardware solutions.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead individuals or teams across programs and product lines through full-lifecycle development, from concept to delivery.
• Maintain schedule plans and roadmaps for team efforts.
• Serve as a technical expert for networking products.
• Lead integration of networking products in a lab environment.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to plan and execute projects.
• Own scope and drive success through product ownership, backlog management, and team leadership.
• Develop and track requirements for existing and new product efforts.
• Drive complex test program development for system compliance with network standards and space flight qualification requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Year-end bonus eligibility.
• Paid leave, including vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior