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-MIThe 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 USDGlobal 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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Spire Global, founded in 2012, is a leading provider of space-based data and analytics. The company's cutting-edge technology leverages a constellation of nanosatellites to gather unique insights and deliver valuable information to industries such as maritime, weather forecasting, and aviation. Spire Global's innovative approach to data collection is revolutionizing how businesses make decisions and optimize their operations.