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York Space Systems LLC · 21 hours ago

Networking Systems Engineer – Space Vehicle & Constellation Networks

Greenwood Village, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

York Space Systems LLC is an innovative aerospace company focused on improving spacecraft affordability and reliability. They are seeking a Networking Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of space vehicle and constellation-level networks, applying enterprise networking principles to distributed space systems.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and manage space vehicle networking architectures (LANs, routing, virtualization, VPN tunneling, VLAN segmentation)

Define and maintain requirements, CONOPS, and ICDs for onboard, inter-satellite, and space-to-ground data flows

Apply enterprise networking principles (WAN/LAN/WLAN, VPNs, VMs, QoS) to distributed space systems

Guide flight and ground software teams on implementing networking features (IPv6, routing, QoS, crypto integration, timing)

Perform end-to-end latency, throughput, and QoS analyses across heterogeneous RF and optical links

Lead integration and verification efforts across flat-sat, HWIL, EDU, and constellation testbeds

Interface with internal systems teams and external vendors to ensure interoperability

Ensure compliance with relevant standards and protocols (IPv6, MPLS, CCSDS, IEEE 802.3, DoD waveforms)

Qualification

Network engineeringSpace vehicle networkingRequirements developmentNetwork designNetwork securityDebuggingProblem solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Ability and Willingness to Obtain SECRET/TS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

8+ years of network engineering experience (enterprise or aerospace), including WAN/LAN/WLAN, VPNs, VLANs, and virtualization

Strong hands-on background in network design, management, and debugging

Experience in requirements development, ICDs, and system-level trades

Ability to bridge enterprise networking expertise into distributed, space-based networks

Preferred

Master's degree in EE/CE/Systems Engineering

Familiarity with RF and optical comm interfaces (Ka-band, S-band, UHF, Link-16 gateways, optical comm terminals) where they intersect with networking

Knowledge of network security and crypto integration for high-assurance networks

Experience with testbeds, HWIL, or constellation-level mission networking labs

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems across multi-disciplinary teams

Active Secret clearance desired; TS/SCI preferred

No space/satellite experience required (though highly valued)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401K

Company

York Space Systems LLC

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide.

Founded in 2012

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees