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# Space Network Systems Architect

- **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $193,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Complex Networks, Computer Engineering, Emulators, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, MATLAB, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Computer Networking Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Cisco, Satellite Networks
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9258943/space-network-systems-architect

## About the Role

* 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
 * Track record in virtualization and enterprise computing platforms
 * Familiar with the latest networking/computing trends and technologies
 * Capability to travel to support customers at various locations
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required, * Advanced technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline
 * Current CCIE or CCNP Cisco Certification
 * Experience utilizing Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++
 * Strong expertise in Azure, AWS, VPC Security, Cloud Formation Templates
 * Experience with military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering
 * Experience with inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies
 * Project development experience and demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
 * In-depth understanding of emerging communication and network technologies (5G, IoT, IoST)
 * Current and active U.S. Government issued DOD - Secret Clearance or higher

## Description

The Aerospace Corporation's Network Systems Department (NSD) is seeking an innovative Space Network Systems Architect with a strong background in networking architecture and design. Candidate will be leading the development of future network concepts in space and its connectivity to ground entry points. Analysis of network architectures to validate successful fulfillment of customer requirements, prototyping certain segments of the network to verify data throughput resiliency, and performing network trade studies to compare routing protocol performance. Candidates will also be expected to prepare technology demonstrations to optimize the overall performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based communication systems. Support of future optical communication networking testbeds that require configuration of end-point networking hardware and connectivity with AWS VPC Cloud formation templates. A qualified candidate will possess a good understanding of the latest
networking and enterprise computing technologies, and the ability to apply that knowledge to solve the toughest problems for our customers.

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 and distribute tasking for 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
 * Prepare technical documentation for meetings with DoD, IC, and Civil & Commercial customers. Also working closely with members of a diverse teams, comprising of military officers, 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