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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer, Satellite Transport Implementation - **Company:** Open Cosmos Ltd. - **Location:** Didcot, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Operating System (NOS), Computer Networks, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Control, Routing, Satcom, Network Simulation, Digital Twin, Low Latency, Hardware Acceleration - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-network-engineer/open-cosmos-job107781593 ## About the Role * Strong understanding of advanced routing protocols including Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and/or SRv6) and IS-IS * Capability to implement and customise routing behaviour within highly dynamic and distributed networks * Knowledge of modern Network Operating Systems such as SONiC and routing platforms such as FRRouting * Understanding of control plane and data plane architectures, including hardware forwarding integration * Knowledge of high-performance networking concepts including throughput, latency, PPS performance, and hardware acceleration * Familiarity with specialised networking hardware including SoC-FPGA-based platforms * Proficiency in building and operating large-scale network simulation and emulation environments * Understanding of network resilience, convergence behaviour, and stability under rapidly changing topologies * Knowledge of mobility management and seamless handover strategies within distributed communication systems * Awareness of how orbital dynamics influence network topology, routing behaviour, and latency across LEO systems This role will be based in any of our locations. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location. When applying, please submit your CV in English. ## Description As we continue building out our next-generation Satcom platform, we're looking for a Senior Network Engineer, Satellite Transport Implementation to turn network architecture into resilient, high-performance transport capabilities across a dynamic LEO constellation environment. What will you be doing? You will be: * Implementing and customising advanced routing protocols including Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6) and IS-IS for highly dynamic LEO network topologies * Developing and integrating custom on-board router platforms using specialised hardware and modern network operating systems * Working across control plane and forwarding plane integration to support high-throughput packet processing * Designing and executing large-scale network simulations and Digital Twin environments to validate network behaviour under orbital dynamics * Validating high-speed forwarding performance, protocol convergence, resilience, and network stability under failure conditions * Supporting seamless mobility and user terminal handover mechanisms to maintain low-latency service continuity * Building and optimising network transport capabilities for high-throughput, distributed satellite communication systems * Collaborating with architecture and platform engineering teams to align implementation with system design objectives * Identifying technical constraints, integration risks, and performance limitations to support roadmap and architectural evolution * Supporting iterative prototyping, testing, and validation activities across both software and hardware networking environments ## Related Videos - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)