NorthwoodSpace
Network Engineer - Backbone
Torrance, CA
No sponsorshipDetected 54 days ago
CybersecurityCiscoBGP/OSPFNetwork EngineeringCommunicationFiber Optics
About the role
- If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Responsibilities
- Design global network backbone architecture - Build high-performance WAN infrastructure connecting phased array ground stations across continents. Design resilient network topologies that ensure 99.9%+ uptime for mission-critical space communications.
- Implement advanced routing protocols - Deploy and manage BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS across global network infrastructure. Establish peering relationships with service providers and internet exchanges for optimal routing and redundancy.
- Deploy optical transport systems - Install and configure DWDM, optical switches, and fiber infrastructure for high-capacity data transport between ground stations. Manage Layer-1 circuit provisioning and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate global circuit deployments - Work with service providers worldwide to provision circuits, cross-connects, and data center deployments. Manage circuit activations and coordinate with international carriers.
- Build service provider relationships - Negotiate contracts and technical requirements with carriers, internet exchanges, and data center providers. Establish redundant connectivity paths for critical ground station sites.
- Optimize network performance and capacity - Monitor network utilization and plan capacity upgrades for growing satellite communications traffic. Implement QoS policies and traffic engineering for mission-critical data flows.
- We're building the internet for space.
- We need a Senior Network Engineer - Global Backbone to design and build the core network infrastructure that connects our ground stations worldwide and handles terabytes of satellite communications data.
- Design global network backbone architecture
- Build high-performance WAN infrastructure connecting phased array ground stations across continents. Design resilient network topologies that ensure 99.9%+ uptime for mission-critical space communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline AND 5+ years of enterprise networking experience
- OR 7+ years of networking experience
- Hands-on experience with Layer-1 technologies including fiber optics, DWDM, optical transport, and circuit troubleshooting
- Experience with service provider networks, MPLS, and carrier-grade networking solutions
- Proficiency with networking vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista for backbone infrastructure
- Experience leading complex network infrastructure projects and vendor relationships
- Ability to work independently across multiple time zones for global deployments
Nice to have
- Master's degree in technical or engineering discipline
- Industry certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent backbone networking certifications)
- Experience with NetBox or similar network documentation and IP address management systems
- Background in telecommunications, satellite communications, or mission-critical backbone networks
- International networking experience with cross-border circuit deployments
- Experience with network automation and infrastructure as code for backbone systems
- Additional Requirements:
- This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Company info
- Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
- We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
- With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
- Northwood is deploying a global network of phased array ground stations for mission-critical government and commercial space communications.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
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