{"id":3814742,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rivada-space-networks-ran-system-architect","title":"RAN System Architect","company":{"id":690256,"name":"Rivada Space Networks","domain":"rivadaspace.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rivadaspace","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Personio","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-11-06T05:58:05Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Munich, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MPLS","optional":false},{"name":"OSPF","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T10:01:41Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-06T14:29:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Who we are\nWelcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together. Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich to help us make our vision come true.Your mission\nAs RAN System Architect you are responsible for the implementation of one of the key components of the Rivada Space Networks system, The SDN comprises the resource manager in charge of optimizing the payload and UT RF and control the network of our constellation. The Network Control Center configures through its SDN solution the RF and network elements to deliver customer services in line with agreed SLA while optimizing all the system resources.The RAN System Architect is in the Ground Segment team in charge of the management and procurement of the SDN solution with the selected SDN supplier.\nThis includes:\nDefinition of the SDN requirements and interfaces to comply with the system requirement. \nEnsure the selection of a supplier able to develop a SDN within the Ground Segment timeline and with the required quality.\nUnderstand communication Payload concept and interface to define SDN functions able to provide the best resource usage of the constellation. Define and implement the Network operation concept.\nEnsure that SDN solution can be customized and optimized to RSN needs and define required interfaces with the supplier to develop for RSN unique Resource Management features.\nManage the development of the SDN resource management feature.\nDefine OSS interface with the OSS/BSS Technical manager to ensure standard interface allowing multiple vendor solutions.\n What you bring on the table\nUniversity degree in Engineering Telecom or software, business engineering or similar\nMin 10 years of experience in Technical Management of suppliers and engineering team.\nMin 5 years of experience in RF resource management for satellites or 5G\nMin 5 years of experience with software development management and cloud solution design\nGood knowledge of Network routing, SDN, MPLS, OSPF.\nIn depth understanding of DVB-S2X, Beam Hopping, DRA antenna link budget, RF regulatory for NGSO and beam management\nAnalytical mind combined with good communication skills\nGood team player and self-starter mentality\nFluency in written and spoken English\nWhy you should join us\nWe are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. 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