Location
glasgow
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 08, 2026
Job Description
As part of the development of a new and advanced communication system we are seeking a senior network research engineer. The ideal candidate will analyze, architect and prototype an agile IP-based communication stack adapted to LEO networks. The candidate will design the architecture and drive prototyping upper-layer software and firmware interfacing with Spire’s proprietary lower-layer RF communication stack (building upon industry standards such as CCSDS TM/TC and ETSI DVB-S2).
Key Responsibilities
- Study, design, implement, and optimize IP-based networking protocol and communications
- Provide guidance for the upper-layer development using minimalist solutions whenever suitable (TUN, TAP, etc).
- Architect and implement L3-L5 layers for next-generation in association with standardized simplex or, more generally, duplex links (ETSI/CCSDS standard families).
- Define QoS and services (low-latency, high capacity) to manage rou...