Job Description
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
We are seeking a highly engaged Senior Staff level Network Engineer to work on leading edge space-based networking solutions. This position has a specific emphasis on network architectures for embedded systems including implementation, integration and test of these systems. Qualified candidates have a strong technical background in network engineering, with recent work in embedded systems, aerospace, and modern networking standards. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead individuals or teams across programs and product lines through full-lifecycle development, concept to delivery.
- Maintain schedule plans and roadmaps for team efforts.
- Serve as technical expert for networking products.
- Lead integration of networking products in a lab-environment
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines to plan and execute projects
- Own scope and drive success through, product ownership, backlog management, and team leadership.
- Develop and track requirements for existing and new product efforts.
- Drive complex test program development for system compliance to network standards and space flight qualification requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in engineering with an emphasis in network systems
- Networking Standards: Expert level understanding of networking standards, including MPLS, IPv4 and IPv6 RFCs, and Networking tools including wireshark, Netconf, GNS3 or containerlab.
- Cybersecurity: Familiarity with NIST 800-171, Zero Trust Architectures, cryptographic systems, and protocol level security, IKEv2, PKI, TLS, VPN.
- Embedded Systems: Fundamental knowledge of Linux Kernels, Operating Systems concepts, software and firmware development.
- Programming Languages: High Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++
- Requirements and Quality: Ability to track and manage system and sub-system requirements, develop and maintain specifications, and develop test procedures
- Leadership: Proven track record of team leadership of diverse team of engineers in embedded systems.
- Hardware Integration: Direct hands-on experience working with hardware systems in lab environments from initial bring-up to complex system level integration and test.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advance Technical Degree
- Experience with SDA NEBULA requirements.
- Experience with cryptographic hardware solutions.
- Secret clearance.
Compensation: Base salary range is $180,000-220,000/year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required
Applications will be accepted until 11/10/26.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Centennial, CO |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Salary | $180,000–$220,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Website | https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SEAKREngineering |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
For over 30 years SEAKR Engineering has been a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Recognized as an industry leader with an impeccable record of no on-orbit failures, SEAKR has supported a wide range of programs in partnership with major aerospace companies. Our engineers are involved in the full cycle of product development, including design, manufacturing, and test. Our operations benefit from state-of-the-art business systems providing efficient integration of people, process and technology. At SEAKR Engineering, we challenge the limits of the possible every day as we disrupt the resting place of the stars. We build communication pathways that connect the world. We do what is necessary to keep our troops safe. We bring imagery of the heavens to earth, one pixel at a time. At SEAKR, we look for people who take pride in their work and like to push the boundaries of technology.
Join us on our mission to change the world for the better from space.
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