Astrolab

Sr. Network Engineer

12536 Chadron Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Hybrid · Full-time · $110k–$135k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

Astrolab is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and security of our enterprise and mission critical network infrastructure. This role requires hardening networks to meet NIST 800-171/53 and integrate on-premises environments into our cloud platforms. This position reports to the IT Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure.

What you'll do:

Design and implement fault tolerant network architecture that aligns with NIST 800-171 and 53 frameworks
Deploy, configure, and maintain network, wireless, firewall infrastructure across physical offices and cloud platforms
Architect and manage Azure cloud networking topologies (Hub & Spoke architectures, Virtual WAN, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways)
Support mission operations by ensuring real-time, low-latency telemetry and video broadcast streams
Use tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to automate network and firewall configurations
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance of the network environments
Act as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for networking, cloud connectivity, and performance issues
Mentor and coach entry/mid-level engineers interested in expanding their skillsets
Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and perform root-cause analysis (RCA) for system outages
Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of architectural diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
Experience configuring and supporting enterprise network infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching technologies
Experience administering enterprise firewalls
Experience with TCP/IP networking, including routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP
6+ years of professional experience in network engineering
Experience supporting network infrastructure in aerospace, defense, government, finance, or other regulated industries
Experience administering Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba, Silver Peak, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms
Experience with BGP, OSPF, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPSec, Multicast, 802.1X, VRRP, or HSRP
Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud networking
Experience with NIST/CMMC requirements
Experience with IaC tools
Relevant networking certifications
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical environments

Benefits and Perks

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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