Senior Network Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich, Berlin

Who we are
Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international and diverse team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision.

Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.
Your mission
You will be part of the team that oversees the system engineering of Rivada’s constellation. Your mission is to strengthen our team as a Senior Network Engineer in the planning and design of Rivada’s constellation Network. You will ensure that the system is optimized for future operability and takes account of the constraints of operating a global communication system. You will support the system operations preparation team in the domain of networks.

This includes:
  • Create IP addressing and MPLS switching planning
  • Implementation of routing protocols
  • Create simulations scenarios using network simulation tools
  • Troubleshooting using network packet analysis tools
  • Refining/formulating requirements for the system and various subsystems related to network design to ensure consistency and completeness of scope of the requirements
  • Interface with network operations preparations team and consolidate network operations scenarios
  • Prepare network flow diagrams for various network operational scenarios
What you bring on the table
  • A degree in telecommunication, electrical engineering or computer science
  • At least 10 years of experience working in a telecoms environment
  • At least 3 years working with MPLS with a large network operator(s)
  • Experience with MPLS L2 and L3 VPNs, LDP and MPLS Traffic Engineering
  • Strong skills in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Skilled with Linux operational systems
  • Python programming skills
  • Experience with Network Simulation tools (Dynamips, GNS3)
  • Experience with packet analysis tools
  • Basic knowledge of mobile networks (LTE and 5G)
  • Desirable CCNP certification
  • Fluency in English language
Why you should join us
We are an international and diverse team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision.  
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a diverse and modern environment with hybrid working model. Besides an attractive salary depending on your experience, we will offer you additional benefits such as supplementary insurance, mobility subsidies and language classes soon courses. 
 
If this sounds like you, we will be happy to discuss. Please send us your CV to: careers@rivada.com. 
 
Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.
About us

Rivada Space Networks is deploying the first true “OuterNET™”: a global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting our satellites with lasers, we will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellations, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. 

Rivada is working with Terran Orbital to manufacture and SpaceX to launch our satellites. The deployment starts in 2025 with full-service launch in 2026.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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