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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Software Engineer - **Company:** Aerospacelab - **Location:** Belgium - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon S3, Computing Platforms, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Integer Programming, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Network Architecture, Network Administration, TypeScript, Digital Twin, Tailwind, ReactJS, Gitlab, Git, Fastapi, Vue.js, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SDN Network, Optimization Algorithms, Front End Software Development, Docker - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0efe90359edeefd8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in gRPC?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Master's or PhD degree in computer sciences, civil engineering or equivalent experience * 2+ years of work experience * Strong knowledge of Internet protocols and network architecture * Experience with or strong interest in Software-Defined Networking * Familiarity with techniques solving combinatorial optimization problems (e.g., Constraint Programming, Integer Programming) * Professional Python or Rust experience * English proficiency * Eligibility to work from our Belgium offices Nice to have * Work experience in the Space, Telecom or Networking industry * Prior experience working on simulation environments / digital twins * Prior experience with reactive frontend frameworks (e.g. Vue.js / React) * Professional knowledge of database systems, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL ## Description As a satellite manufacturer and operator, Aerospacelab develops a range of software products that support the lifecycle of satellite missions: operation of in-orbit satellites, planning of ongoing and future missions, collection and processing of data, intelligence extraction - you name it! To support those activities, we are looking for a passionate and talented network software engineer to tackle traffic engineering and network management challenges. You will join an agile development team building a cutting-edge telecom ground segment software platform. Within this team, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of various software components. At Aerospacelab, we strive to propose a work environment that is fast-paced, fun, and inclusive. We work in short cycles - no waiting for years before seeing code go live and getting valuable feedback. Expect an exciting job, where you will learn constantly and contribute to building state-of-the-art software that will play a crucial role in telecom projects. Activities Within the team, your responsibilities would entail: * Contributing to the platform architecture * Building a simulation environment for a telecom satellite constellation * Modeling traffic demands around the Earth * Working on network traffic engineering optimization algorithms * Developing a rules engine for mission constraints management * Building REST and/or gRPC APIs * Writing documentation Our tech stack The tech stack you would work with includes: * Python / FastAPI, Rust * REST / gRPC * YANG * PostgreSQL, S3 * Git, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm * Typescript, Vue.js / Nuxt, CSS / Tailwind CSS ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)