Lead SATCOM Networking & Systems Engineer (C/C++/Python)

MTi Systems; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MTi Systems is building SATCOM networking capabilities where software, RF realities, and operational constraints collide. You will lead architecture for IP networking over SATCOM, implementing routing, tunneling, QoS, and security controls on both onboard and ground/gateway links.

You’ll design and lead a pipeline from simulation to hardware-in-the-loop testing, mentor engineers, and drive rigorous engineering practices (docs, tests, CI).

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement IP networking over SATCOM (onboard and ground/gateway), including routing, tunneling, QoS, and security controls.
• Build the simulation → emulation → hardware-in-the-loop test pipeline to validate performance, resilience, and failure modes before deployment.
• Lead technical execution: make design calls, write and review production code, mentor engineers, and drive engineering rigor (docs, test, CI).
• Partner with systems/RF teams to translate link characteristics into robust network behavior.
• Produce engineering documentation suitable for customer delivery and (where applicable) government compliance.

Skills

Networking software development

C/C++

Python

IP networking

High-latency systems design

Leadership

US Citizenship

Tools

ns-3

OMNeT++

Mininet

Job description

MTi Systems is building SATCOM networking capabilities where software, RF realities, and operational constraints collide. You will lead architecture for IP networking over SATCOM, implementing routing, tunneling, QoS, and security controls on both onboard and ground/gateway links.

You’ll design and lead a pipeline from simulation to hardware-in-the-loop testing, mentor engineers, and drive rigorous engineering practices (docs, tests, CI).