Principal Network Engineer, Space and Defense Networks

Job overview

The Principal Network Engineer role is hybrid in Colorado Springs, CO, and compensation is not specified. The role supports advanced defense and space programs, including the Space Development Agency, U.S. Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers. This position provides technical leadership for engineering teams designing, integrating, securing, testing, and evaluating space-based network architectures. It contributes to resilient mission systems through network analysis, technology demonstrations, prototype evaluations, mission assurance support, and Zero Trust implementation.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering efforts for space and defense networking
• design and securely integrate communications systems
• perform network modeling, simulation, performance and resiliency assessments
• support technology demonstrations, prototype evaluations, mission assurance, cyber assessments, testing, and operational evaluation
• implement Zero Trust across hybrid network environments
• interface with customers and technical partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal network engineer

space networking

satellite communications

defense communications

zero trust

network architecture

cybersecurity engineering

colorado springs co

marathon ts

hybrid

bgp

ipv4/ipv6

dod

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports Space Development Agency, U.S. Space Force, and other DoD programs; requires extensive space systems, satellite communications, and defense networking experience.

About the employer

Marathon TS, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.