Space Network Architect - Equity & Unlimited PTO (Hybrid)

Deel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Healthcare options (vision & dental)

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is seeking a Network Architect to define an end-to-end space-ground network connecting space terminals, ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will design protocols for optical links, manage site diversity, and align scheduling across satellite passes and ground infrastructure.

You will craft security architecture, key management, and ICDs for software, FPGA, and ground teams, with a focus on reliability in high-latency channels and weather-affected links.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in network architecture or space communications systems engineering, with at least 2 years on space or satellite programs.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, transport protocols over high-latency/lossy links, and performance-enhancing techniques.

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 atmospheric channels, including framing, FEC/interleaving, ARQ, and DTN where appropriate.
• Design site-diversity and handover strategies to maximize network 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 interface integration.
• Define security architecture across the network, including key management and encrypted paths.
• Produce ICDs and requirements for software/FPGA/ground systems teams; support trade studies and engagements.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Space communications

Satellite protocols

Architecture documentation

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CCSDS suite

Job description

Azora is seeking a Network Architect to define an end-to-end space-ground network connecting space terminals, ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will design protocols for optical links, manage site diversity, and align scheduling across satellite passes and ground infrastructure.

You will craft security architecture, key management, and ICDs for software, FPGA, and ground teams, with a focus on reliability in high-latency channels and weather-affected links.