Space Network Systems Architect

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results.

We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

MPD’s Network Systems Department (NSD) is seeking an innovative Space Network Systems Architect with a strong background in networking architecture and design. You will be leading and supporting the development of future network concepts, architectures, requirements, prototyping, performing network trade studies, and technology demonstrations. You will also be expected to perform network analyses to optimize the overall performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based communication systems.

The implementation of optical communication networking physical testbeds that require configuration of end-point appliances, switches, routers, and firewalls is also within scope. A qualified candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of the latest networking and enterprise computing technologies, the ability to develop new concepts and solve the toughest problems for our customers.

Work Model
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The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the development and analysis of future network architectures, also assist in defining future requirements to achieve mission success

• Direct development and implementation of advanced network protocols, routing, and QoS algorithms and architectures

• Run various systems engineering tasks and projects through systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/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

• Coordinate tasks and participate in technical meetings for DoD, IC, and Civil & Commercial customers working closely with members of a diverse team comprising military officers and government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors and other FFRDCs

• Lead specialized technical studies and internal research and development projects to develop the next generation of 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

What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

• Eight or more years of related experience with a strong capability of designing network topology/architecture for ground-based and satellite networks

• Strong understanding of network layers, protocols, and routing algorithms

• Experience in network design, analysis, and some modeling & simulation

• Experience in virtualization and enterprise computing…