At least 7 years of Solution Architecture experience, with a focus on internal development of complex systems rather than solely integration or implementation.
Approximately 20 or more years of related software and system solution development experience, with strong ties to the development side of architecture.
Extensive experience architecting or designing software applications based on a microservices architecture, including deployment using containers such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Experience with provider-level networking systems, including cellular, telecom, and satellite networks.
Experience authoring technical documents and white papers that clearly articulate architectural approaches and technology strategies.
Experience managing project delivery, ensuring that architecture-driven solutions are delivered on schedule, within budget, and with the required quality.
Ability to plan and perform RF link budget analyses, cascade analyses, functional decomposition, and technical trade studies to support subsystem specification and design recommendations.
Prior experience in satellite ground systems and related networking infrastructure, with familiarity in satellite communications concepts and complex system management.
Experience architecting, designing, and testing systems and fixtures in a multidisciplinary environment, including developing and writing software for test and integration using languages such as Go, NodeJS, C, C++, C#, SystemC, LabView, Python, and next-generation programming languages.
Knowledge of and prior experience with Web Services and RESTful APIs, including API design and system-to-system interface development.
Exposure to cloud technologies, including Kubernetes, containerization, cloud-native architectures, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware and KVM, and cloud platforms including AWS, OpenStack, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Working knowledge of IP networking protocols and standards, including IPv4 and IPv6.
Experience with ground segment infrastructure for satellite communications, from RF at the dish through to delivery of services to IP users' cloud or internet environments.
Experience participating in or influencing standards bodies and industry working groups related to satellite communications and networking.