Senior Space Network Architect: Optical Links & DTN

Azora; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Healthcare (vision and dental)

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is building high-bandwidth optical space-ground and ground-to-ground networks to connect space terminals, optical ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will own end-to-end architecture, including link-layer, routing, DTN-oriented transport, and security across a hybrid space-ground network with weather-dependent links.

Responsibilities include defining protocol stacks for optical links over fading channels, site-diversity and handover strategies, network scheduling across

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in network architecture or space communications systems engineering.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, transport protocols over high-latency/lossy links.
• Experience with space link protocols (CCSDS suite) or equivalent stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear architecture documents, ICDs, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect the end-to-end network: space-to-ground optical links, inter-site terrestrial backhaul, NOC integration, and customer data delivery.
• Define protocol stacks for optical links over fading channels, including framing, FEC/interleaving, ARQ, and DTN where appropriate.
• Design site-diversity and handover strategies to maximize availability under cloud cover.
• Develop network-level scheduling and resource allocation across satellite passes, ground stations, and customer demand.
• Specify ground segment IT/network infrastructure: routing, VPNs/encryption, QoS, monitoring, and cloud delivery interfaces.
• Define security architecture across the network, including key management and encrypted command/telemetry paths.
• Produce ICDs and requirements for software, FPGA, and ground systems; support trade studies and customer engagements.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Space communications

Clear architecture docs

CCSDS protocols

High latency links

Security architecture

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or CS

MS preferred

Tools

CCSDS suite

Job description

Azora is building high-bandwidth optical space-ground and ground-to-ground networks to connect space terminals, optical ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will own end-to-end architecture, including link-layer, routing, DTN-oriented transport, and security across a hybrid space-ground network with weather-dependent links.

Responsibilities include defining protocol stacks for optical links over fading channels, site-diversity and handover strategies, network scheduling across