SPACECOM Network Systems Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The Company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, defense, energy, and environment markets. Teledyne Brown has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance. 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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