SPACELOOP NETWORK ARCHITECT

Orbitare is seeking a Network Architect with passion for Space for their office in Luxembourg. As part of the Spaceloop team, you will contribute to the development of Spaceloop, a next-generation personal satellite communication system. Spaceloop is a network of satellites, ground gateways, and the underlying protocols necessary to provide a link between remote users and internet-connected users.

Orbitare’s proprietary protocols manage the transport of data across the Spaceloop network, converting packets into higher order frames, transporting frames across the satellite network addressing them to users via optimal routing, managing persistence, supporting IP protocols, and making interface with the internet.

In direct reporting to the Spaceloop System Engineer, you will take ownership of the specification and performance of the space and ground components of the MAC, network and application layers, and of the core proprietary protocols developed by Orbitare. You will also develop the addressing and routing strategy and algorithms, the user access control, and the data encryption approach. You shall expect to be heavily involved in software development activities as well as on every aspect related to the implementation on hardware – from the satellite payload down to the custom-made user terminals. You will be supported by a small team of software programmers and service suppliers reporting to you and will make liaison with the physical layer engineering team in the system integration and verification activities.

This position requires someone familiar will all aspects of software-defined wireless communication systems and their implementation on hardware, who thrives in a dynamic cross-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to pivot on constantly evolving requirements.

TASKS

  • Demonstrate initiative in advancing the technology of the company; vision to identify strategic opportunities; and the ability to initiate action to achieve success in strategic opportunities
  • Taking ownership of the design, implementation and testing of the MAC, network, and application layers, protocols, routing and housekeeping components of the Spaceloop communication system at functional block level
  • Managing the SDN programmer team in the implementation of each functional block and supporting them to meet their goals, being ready to step in and code when required
  • Maintaining the subsystem level specifications and corresponding verification process, supporting the CI/CD and SQA management of the software systems on ground and in space
  • Establishing and managing the interfaces with the adjacent subsystems
  • Taking the design decisions in coordination with all the engineering disciplines required to meet the network QoS requirement
  • Demonstrating the compatibility of the software with the intended space, ground, and user segments hardware by implementing and testing it first on prototypes, later on real hardware, on ground and in space
  • Documenting your work and contributing to the higher level documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in telecommunication engineering, computer science or related engineer field
  • Experience in design of large scale distributed communication systems
  • Good understanding of Delay Tolerant Networks and store-and-forward systems
  • Solid knowledge of database management
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and software testing
  • Knowledge of C/C++ and Python programming languages
  • Experience in Linux development
  • Experience on embedded systems is a plus

As successful candidate, your personal attitude will be aligned with the following:

  • A proactive and self-organized person delivering work on time and on quality
  • A team player who thrives to integrate on a team of highly skilled, experienced, and efficient teammates
  • A solution-oriented person who can comfortably manage uncertainty and sees opportunities in the risks

Orbitare offer you a permanent employment contract with the most flexible work conditions, extra paid leave and an attractive compensation package.

How to apply?

Luis Muñoz, CEO of Orbitare, is looking forward to personally receiving your candidature at luis.munoz@orbitare.space. Or feel free to reach him directly at +41 789 105 922.