Northwood
Space infrastructure
NetworkEngineer-Backbone
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“Network Engineer - Backbone at Northwood. Skills: Network architecture, Routing protocols, Optical transport, Global deployments. Design global network backbone architecture. Build high-performance WAN infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for mission-critical space communications
Industry & Context.
Ability to work independently across multiple time zones, Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, 5+ years of enterprise networking, 7+ years of networking experience, Hands-on experience with Layer-1 technologies, fiber optics, DWDM, optical transport, circuit troubleshooting, Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, internet routing architectures, hands-on implementation experience, service provider networks, MPLS, carrier-grade networking solutions, Proficiency with networking vendors, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, backbone infrastructure, Experience leading complex network infrastructure projects, vendor relationships, Ability to work independently across multiple time zones
Nice to Have
Master's degree in technical or engineering discipline, Industry certifications, CCIE, JNCIE, equivalent backbone networking certifications, Experience with NetBox, network documentation, IP address management systems, Background in telecommunications, satellite communications, mission-critical backbone networks, International networking experience, cross-border circuit deployments, network automation, infrastructure as code, backbone systems, Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
What You'll Do.
Design global network backbone architecture
Build high-performance WAN infrastructure
Design resilient network topologies
Implement advanced routing protocols
Deploy optical transport systems
Coordinate global circuit deployments
Build service provider relationships
Optimize network performance and capacity
Lead international network deployments
How You'll Work.
Process & Methodology
Experience leading complex network infrastructure projects
Full Job Description
About Northwood: Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail. Role: We're building the internet for space. Help us connect it. Northwood is deploying a global network of phased array ground stations for mission-critical government and commercial space communications. 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. 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 util
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