Job Description

Sr. Network Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $110,000 - $135,000 / year

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

Astrolab is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and security of our enterprise and mission critical network infrastructure. This role requires hardening networks to meet NIST 800-171/53 and integrate on-premises environments into our cloud platforms. This position reports to the IT Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure.

What you'll do:

Design and implement fault tolerant network architecture that aligns with NIST 800-171 and 53 frameworks
Deploy, configure, and maintain network, wireless, firewall infrastructure across physical offices and cloud platforms
Architect and manage Azure cloud networking topologies (Hub & Spoke architectures, Virtual WAN, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways)
Support mission operations by ensuring real-time, low-latency telemetry and video broadcast streams
Use tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to automate network and firewall configurations
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance of the network environments
Act as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for networking, cloud connectivity, and performance issues
Mentor and coach entry/mid-level engineers interested in expanding their skillsets
Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and perform root-cause analysis (RCA) for system outages
Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of architectural diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
Experience configuring and supporting enterprise network infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching technologies
Experience administering enterprise firewalls
Experience with TCP/IP networking, including routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP
6+ years of professional experience in network engineering
Experience supporting network infrastructure in aerospace, defense, government, finance, or other regulated industries
Experience administering Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba, Silver Peak, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms
Experience with BGP, OSPF, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPSec, Multicast, 802.1X, VRRP, or HSRP
Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud networking
Experience with NIST/CMMC requirements
Experience with IaC tools
Relevant networking certifications
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical environments

Benefits and Perks

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

About Astrolab

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.

Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness.

Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values.

At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Year Founded

2019

Website

astrolab.space

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