Senior Network Engineer

Spire is looking for a cross-disciplinary IT network / Linux engineer, to support the development and deployment of remote ground station site installation and operations. These ground stations are located across the globe and facilitate communications with Spire’s constellation of small, low-earth orbit satellites.

The individual must have the following skills:

• Linux server administration, specifically Debian variants

• Ansible, Git, Python, and Bash scripting skills

• Network administration and troubleshooting of network switching

• Firewall appliances, Linux IP Tables, basic IP routing and VPNs

• AWS EC2 and VPC Instance management

• Network Monitoring and alerting, such as Nagios

• Network troubleshooting with tools such as Tcpdump or Wireshark

• IPSec management

• Ability to develop or enhance remote monitoring capabilities

• Develop smart alerting protocols and active alerting via Teams/Outlook

A few of following additional skills will be helpful:

• DevOps / CI+CD familiarity

• Basic familiarity with Docker management and troubleshooting

• System interfacing with industrial controllers and other odd pieces of hardware

• Basic Restful API Interfacing

• IT Security hardening

• Familiar with Radio Frequency (RF) systems and/or satellite ground stations

• Spectrum Analyzers, National Instruments UHD/USRPs

• Familiar with satellite constellations and/or the space industry. Kerbal Space Program

• Microsoft Office 365 suite

• Travel Internationally once or twice per year to ground station locations

• Grafana, SQL, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Databricks

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for commissions and annual equity awards. This role is also eligible for our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Base Salary Range
$130,500—$171,000 USD

Global Perks

🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
🚀 Launch Attendance
🌴 Generous Time Off Policy
🎓 Education Assistance Program
🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
👣 Family Leave
💪 Fitness Reimbursement
🧡 Employee Referral Program
🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

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