Mission Engineer, Cleared

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:

(A) 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

• (B) Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.
• (C) 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.