Sr. Network Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

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

Description

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