satellite-communications jobs in San Diego

Senior Control Plane Software Engineer responsible for designing and developing distributed services for Software Defined Networking (SDN), ground segment, and satellite operations. The role combines control plane architecture expertise with cloud-native development (microservices, Kubernetes, Docker) and embedded systems integration across AWS, GCP, and on-premises platforms.…See more Requires 10+ years of software development experience with deep knowledge of SDN, routing/switching protocols, APIs, and distributed systems, plus ability to collaborate across data plane, platform, and embedded teams to ensure reliability and scalability of network software.

Lead end-to-end technical program execution for TeraWave Q/V-band RFIC and phased-array antenna developments from requirements through production qualification. Coordinate internal engineering teams across development lifecycle phases, build integrated schedules and risk registers, and drive alignment between IC deliverables and system-level requirements.…See more Manage third-party IP, foundry, and supplier partnerships while fostering cross-functional accountability across RF, systems, packaging, test, and manufacturing teams. Requires 10+ years in technical program management with direct experience managing RF IC programs and ability to credibly lead highly technical semiconductor and communications teams.

Design, develop, and test embedded firmware code for Amazon's Project Leo satellite constellation, running on ground networks, customer terminals, and satellites. You will optimize performance across MIPs and memory bandwidth, profile code on RTOS and bare-metal environments, define and debug firmware-hardware interfaces, and contribute to multi-dimensional system requirements in a real-time embedded environment.…See more Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of system design or architecture experience.

Systems Engineer III will support cybersecurity-informed architecture and acquisition activities for complex Navy systems, tracking cybersecurity implementation, cyber risk, RMF considerations, and security controls across engineering, procurement, certification, and sustainment phases. The role requires coordinating technical representation and integration with Navy platform organizations, program offices, and fleet stakeholders to support roadmaps, engineering changes, technical documentation, demonstrations, and capability fielding.…See more The candidate must have 10+ years of systems engineering experience with complex software, hardware, network, or mission systems, plus demonstrated expertise in architecture development, requirements-driven design, test-driven development, and System of Systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, design coordination, integration planning, and verification/validation.

Lead the security assurance organization at Logos Space, responsible for defining security governance frameworks and leading a multi-disciplinary team of red teamers, vulnerability researchers, and penetration testers across embedded systems, spacecraft, supply chain, cloud infrastructure, and ground-based communications. You will own security sign-off for mission-critical software and hardware releases, establish vulnerability remediation thresholds, conduct adversarial modeling and red team exercises, and translate deep-dive security findings into architectural improvements.…See more The role requires 10–12+ years of security engineering experience with at least 5+ years in senior leadership of offensive security or assurance teams, plus demonstrable expertise leading security assurance programs for safety-critical aerospace or defense systems.

The Security Assurance Lead will build and direct a multi-disciplinary security team responsible for end-to-end security validation across embedded systems, spacecraft, cloud infrastructure, and supply chain. The role owns security governance frameworks, risk management thresholds, and go/no-go sign-off for mission-critical launches and deployments.…See more Key responsibilities include leading red team exercises, defining organizational testing strategies and security KPIs, and translating vulnerability research into architectural improvements across firmware, hardware, CI/CD pipelines, and orbital systems.

Systems Engineer III will support complex defense systems engineering activities across software, hardware, network, and mission systems. Responsibilities include architecture development, requirements analysis, technical integration, System of Systems coordination, and risk assessment for Navy programs in RDT&E phases.…See more The role requires translating technical information for cross-functional teams (engineering, cybersecurity, operations, program management) and maintaining architecture artifacts, technical documentation, and engineering analysis products.

Blue Origin seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead SoC (System-on-Chip) development programs from requirements through production. The role requires managing complex hardware and semiconductor programs across multiple lifecycle phases, coordinating with highly technical engineering teams, external suppliers, and IP providers.…See more Responsibilities include change management, build-versus-buy decisions, supplier strategy, scheduling, risk management, and translating between detailed technical execution and business objectives. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of technical program management experience, a strong background in IC/SoC development, analog/mixed-signal design, digital ASIC, RF systems, or satellite communications, plus demonstrated ability to lead through tapeout, silicon bring-up, qualification, and production ramp.