SEAKR Engineering

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Network Systems

SEAKR Engineering · Centennial, CO, United States
Centennial, CO, United States $180K–$220K Posted 2026-11-03
Salary
$180K–$220K
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr

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.

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.

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.

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