Network Architect

Define the end-to-end network architecture connecting Azora’s space terminals, optical ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will own how data, telemetry, and control flow across a hybrid space-ground network with intermittent, weather-dependent optical links - covering everything from link-layer protocols and ARQ schemes to ground network topology, routing, scheduling, and security., * Architect the end-to-end network: space-to-ground optical links, inter-site terrestrial backhaul, network operations center (NOC) integration, and customer data delivery.

• Define protocol stacks for optical links operating over fading atmospheric channels, including framing, FEC/interleaving strategy at the network layer, ARQ, and delay/disruption-tolerant networking (DTN) where appropriate.
• Design site-diversity and handover strategies that exploit multiple ground stations to maximize network availability under cloud cover.
• Develop network-level scheduling and resource allocation across satellite passes, ground stations, and customer demand.
• Specify ground segment IT/network infrastructure: routing, VPNs/encryption, QoS, monitoring, and integration with cloud delivery (AWS/Azure ground-station-style interfaces).
• Define security architecture across the network, including key management and encrypted command/telemetry paths.
• Produce ICDs and requirements that flow down to software, FPGA, and ground systems teams; support trade studies and customer technical engagements.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in network architecture or space communications systems engineering, with at least 2 years on space or satellite programs.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, transport protocols over high-latency/lossy links, and performance-enhancing techniques.
• Experience with space link protocols (CCSDS suite - AOS/USLP, COP-1, CFDP - or equivalent proprietary stacks).
• Demonstrated ability to write clear architecture documents, ICDs, and requirements., * Direct experience with optical space-to-ground or inter-satellite links and their availability/fading characteristics.
• Familiarity with DTN (Bundle Protocol), QUIC, or custom reliable transport over intermittent links.
• Experience designing ground station networks, teleports, or satellite operations infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of crypto/key management for space systems (e.g., CCSDS SDLS) and relevant security accreditation processes.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Unlimited paid time off, * Generous equity
• Competitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO

Azora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. This work spans LEO spacecraft constellations, lunar exploration missions, GEO satcom, deployable optical ground for defense, and data centers both on- and off-world. To enable rapid global proliferation Azora is developing compact and modular optical terminals small enough to deploy from a backpack, and space terminals that support high speed optical links from LEO out to the Moon.