What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lunar Network Systems Engineer / Hybrid in Denver position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
A growing space-focused communications company is hiring a Lunar Network Systems Engineer for a full-time role based in the Denver, CO area. This opportunity sits at the intersection of satellite communications, cloud networking, and modern infrastructure, with exposure to technologies such as Cisco networking, SD-WAN, AWS, Linux systems, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Ansible and AWX. The team is expanding due to increasing demand tied to next-generation satellite and lunar communications programs.
This role stands out because it is not a typical desk-based network engineering position. The team is looking for someone who can operate both in the field and in a systems environment, supporting real-world deployments of ground station infrastructure. You'll work on globally distributed networks that support satellite communications, including hands-on integration of RF and network equipment at remote sites. The environment is small, highly collaborative, and high visibility, where each engineer plays a critical role in mission success. This is a strong fit for someone early to mid-career with specialized experience in satcom who wants to grow quickly while working on impactful, cutting-edge projects.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
This role stands out because it is not a typical desk-based network engineering position. The team is looking for someone who can operate both in the field and in a systems environment, supporting real-world deployments of ground station infrastructure. You'll work on globally distributed networks that support satellite communications, including hands-on integration of RF and network equipment at remote sites. The environment is small, highly collaborative, and high visibility, where each engineer plays a critical role in mission success. This is a strong fit for someone early to mid-career with specialized experience in satcom who wants to grow quickly while working on impactful, cutting-edge projects.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3 to 7 years of network or systems engineering experience
- Hands-on experience working in satellite communications or ground station environments
- Strong understanding of routing and switching concepts including VLANs and subnetting
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies
- Knowledge of network security practices including segmentation and secure access
- Experience deploying or supporting infrastructure in remote or field environments
- Ability to rack, stack, and cable network and RF-related equipment independently
- Exposure to Linux systems and command line interfaces
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code concepts using tools such as Ansible, AWX, or Terraform
- Ability to obtain a clearance
- Experience working with RF equipment, modems, or baseband systems
- Background collaborating with RF or communications engineers
- Familiarity with AWS or cloud-based networking environments
- Scripting experience using Python or Bash
- Experience with network automation and configuration management
- Data center or lab environment experience
- Experience supporting global or multi-site network deployments
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Networking including routing, switching, SD-WAN, and security
- 30% Systems, Linux, and cloud infrastructure
- 30% Field engineering and hardware deployment
- 70% Hands-on engineering and deployment work
- 30% Team collaboration and coordination
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation time
- Bonus eligibility
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000