SATCOM-specific experience: link budgets, ACM/MODCOD, DVB-S2X, gateway/beam constraints, LEO handovers, crosslinks
Space/data standards or disruption-tolerant patterns: CCSDS, DTN/BP, store-and-forward, resilient routing
Network modeling tools: ns-3, OMNeT++, OPNET/Riverbed Modeler, Mininet, containerized emulation labs
Embedded/edge: embedded Linux, constrained compute environments, NIC offloads/DPDK/eBPF (if relevant)
Government programs: RMF, STIGs, FIPS-aligned crypto, COMSEC exposure (as applicable).
Link16 or other MILSPEC radio experience
Active clearance or ability to obtain one
Why this role You’ll be the person who ensures the system works not only on a whiteboard, but on real links, with real constraints and you'll get to solve critical problems
5+ years building production networking software (not just configuring networks): packet processing, sockets, routing/tunneling, performance debugging
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python (systems programming and test automation)
Deep understanding of IP networking: IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, IPsec/TLS, tunneling (GRE/VXLAN/WireGuard/etc.), MPLS/BGP/OSPF (as relevant)
Experience designing systems for high-latency / intermittent / bandwidth-variable links (SATCOM, RF, cellular, DTN-like environments)
Ability to lead: you’ve owned architecture decisions, driven execution, and raised the bar for peers
U.S. Citizenship Required