Space Network Architect - Optical Ground & Satellites

Azora; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Healthcare options

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is building high-bandwidth space-ground networks linking space terminals, optical ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will own data, telemetry, and control flow across hybrid links with weather-dependent optical paths, covering routing, ARQ, DTN, and security considerations.

Responsibilities include designing ground segments, site diversity, and scheduling across satellite passes, with ICDs and requirements flowing to software, FPGA, and ground teams.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in network architecture or space communications, with 2+ years on space programs.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals and high-latency/lossy links.
• Experience with space link protocols (CCSDS) or equivalent stacks.
• Clear architecture documentation, ICDs, and requirements writing.

Responsibilities

• Architect the end-to-end space-to-ground network, including link-layer protocols and DTN considerations.
• Define protocol stacks for optical links over fading channels and ARQ strategies.
• Design site-diversity, handover, and network availability across ground stations.
• Develop scheduling and resource allocation across satellite passes and customer demand.
• Specify ground segment routing, VPNs, encryption, QoS, and cloud delivery interfaces.
• Define security architecture and key management for secure telemetry/command paths.
• Produce ICDs and requirements for software, FPGA, and ground systems teams.

Skills

TCP/IP

Space link protocols

CCSDS

DTN / Bundle Protocol

Architecture documentation

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CS

Job description

Azora is building high-bandwidth space-ground networks linking space terminals, optical ground stations, and customer delivery points. You will own data, telemetry, and control flow across hybrid links with weather-dependent optical paths, covering routing, ARQ, DTN, and security considerations.

Responsibilities include designing ground segments, site diversity, and scheduling across satellite passes, with ICDs and requirements flowing to software, FPGA, and ground teams.