Space Network Systems Architect

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Network Systems Department is seeking a Space Network Systems Architect with a strong background in networking architecture and design. The role leads development of future space network concepts and connectivity to ground entry points, including analysis of architectures against customer requirements, prototyping network segments to verify data-throughput resiliency, and conducting routing-protocol trade studies. The architect also prepares technology demonstrations to optimize terrestrial, satellite, launch-vehicle, and ground-based communication systems. The position supports future optical communication networking testbeds, including configuring endpoint networking hardware and connectivity with AWS VPC CloudFormation templates. The successful candidate applies current networking and enterprise-computing knowledge to complex customer problems. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo, California facility, with travel to support customers at various locations. A U.S. government-issued TS/SCI clearance must be obtained and maintained; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Eight or more years of related experience.
Strong capability in designing network topology and architecture for ground-based and satellite networks.
Strong understanding of network layers, protocols, and routing algorithms.
Experience in network design and analysis, and some modeling and simulation.
Track record in virtualization and enterprise-computing platforms.
Familiarity with current networking and computing trends and technologies.
Ability to travel to support customers at various locations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline.
Current CCIE or CCNP Cisco certification.
Experience utilizing Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++.
Strong expertise in Azure, AWS, VPC security, and CloudFormation templates.
Experience with military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering.
Experience with inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies.
Project development experience and demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
In-depth understanding of emerging communication and network technologies, including 5G, IoT, and IoST.
Current and active U.S. Government-issued DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in multidisciplinary engineering teams developing and analyzing future network architectures, and assist in defining requirements for mission success.
Direct development and implementation of advanced network protocols, routing, and QoS algorithms and architectures.
Run and distribute tasking for systems engineering tasks and projects involving systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling and simulation, and prototype development and validation.
Evaluate and develop novel communication-engineering technologies.
Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols.
Provide independent technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to less experienced staff.
Prepare technical documentation for meetings with DoD, intelligence community, civil, and commercial customers.
Work closely with diverse teams that include military officers, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, and other FFRDCs.
Lead specialized technical studies and internal research and development projects for next-generation space and ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies.
Support sustainment and development of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities.
Identify and develop new business opportunities with current and new customers.
Support future optical communication networking testbeds by configuring endpoint networking hardware and connectivity with AWS VPC CloudFormation templates.
Travel to support customers at various locations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.