Mission Engineer, Cleared

About Aalyria Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space.

Role Overview We are seeking a Mission Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between complex communications physics and our software orchestration layer.

Inspired by the SRE paradigm, Mission Engineering at Aalyria is a deeply hybrid role. You will combine the expertise of a Wireless Systems Engineer with the execution of a Software Integration Engineer . You will be responsible for ensuring that Spacetime’s system models are technically integrated, highly performant, and operationally resilient within live customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• System Modeling: Build and maintain high-fidelity system models within Spacetime to orchestrate dynamic wireless communication networks.
• Software Integration: Design and write production-ready "adapter layers" (primarily in Python or Go) to connect Spacetime with customer hardware.
• Data Modeling: Create and optimize data schemas (using Protobuf, JSON, gRPC) to map complex external network topologies.
• Link Analysis: Perform wireless communication system link budget analyses, wave propagation modeling, and coverage simulations.
• Operations & Triage: Act as the tier-3 escalation lead for live networks, diagnosing and resolving complex system integration issues.
• Product Collaboration: Work closely with the core Product and Software Engineering teams to translate custom integration patterns into reusable product features.

Required Qualifications

• Hybrid Technical DNA: Strong software engineering fundamentals paired with a solid understanding of physical-layer communications.
• Coding Proficiency: Hands-on software development experience and comfort passing an entry-level SWE coding assessment.
• Wireless Systems Foundations: Experience with wireless communication systems, including RF path loss, propagation, network topology, and link budgets.
• System Modeling Expertise: Practical experience developing or working with system/network simulation and modeling tools.
• Professional Experience: B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, typically backed by 3+ years of professional engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN), BGP, or cloud infrastructure environments (GCP/AWS).
• Experience delivering high-stakes technical integrations for defense, aerospace, or commercial telecommunications enterprise clients.

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
• Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
• Compensation and Equity: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.

ITAR/EAR Requirements This position involves access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. government export regulations, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Qualify as a U.S. person, which includes:
• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
• Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.
• Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency.

The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business-related reasons.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 150,000 - 170,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))

165,000 - 190,000 USD per year (Remote (San Francisco, CA))

160,000 - 185,000 USD per year (Remote (Washington, DC))