Aalyria Technologies, Inc.

Aalyria Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to manage cloud security and network compliance operations. The role is vital in protecting our cloud infrastructure and ensuring alignment with CMMC L2 and NIST standards. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in infrastructure security, with strong skills in GCP, AWS, or Azure. Aalyria promotes an inclusive culture and offers flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation. This position involves access to export-controlled info; compliance with U.S. export regulations is necessary. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace communications!

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically savvy Project Manager to deliver innovative software projects at the intersection of space systems, network orchestration, and digital ground segment technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and technical coordination to delivery and stakeholder management, within a multidisciplinary environment involving software engineers, system architects, and research partners. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, cutting-edge projects involving satellite communications, autonomous network management, and European R&D programmes (ESA, Horizon Europe, etc.). Key Responsibilities: Oversee complex projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy, goals, and vision. Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in line with business and contractual requirements. Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery. Establish and manage project governance structures, including progress reviews, risk registers, and change control processes. Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and resource utilization for optimal efficiency. Identify, assess, and mitigate programme and technical risks; proactively address issues to minimize impact on project outcomes. Act as the primary interface with customers, partners, subcontractors, and funding bodies (e.g. ESA, European Commission), maintaining clear communication and coordination across all stakeholders. Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of work packages and compliance with technical and quality standards. Support the preparation of project documentation, technical deliverables, progress reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to proposal development and bid activities, providing project management inputs for public and commercial tenders. Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices by capturing lessons learned and implementing feedback loops to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor and control budgets, forecasts, and expenditures. Required Qualifications: Program Management Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated success in leading and delivering technical/software projects, preferably within the space and/or network communications product industries. PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification. Experience with project management tools (MS Project or others). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Thrives in a rapidly changing startup environment, displaying flexibility and resilience. Travel: Willingness to Travel occasionally as required for program execution. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field . Experience delivering ESA , Horizon Europe , or defence-related projects. Strong understanding of network orchestration , satellite communications , or ground systems . Experience with Agile or hybrid methodologies. PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification. What We Offer: Opportunity to lead high-impact, innovative projects in the space technology and digital infrastructure domain. A dynamic, international environment collaborating with leading research centres and industrial partners. Competitive compensation package based on experience. Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in space-ground integration, AI-driven networks, and cloud mission control. Pension Health insurance Equity Work Requirements & Location: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Work Location: Remote working within the UK. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space. Role Overview: As a DTN Software Engineer, you will be part of the UK R&D team to support the development of new and innovative features. You will work with other software engineers to evolve our DTN capability, including the Hardy bundle router, and integration with the Spacetime platform, to build features that solve impactful problems for our customers and partners that will change how communication networks are operated around the world. The ideal candidate should have experience with the DTN stack, distributed systems with cloud technologies, and solutions to networking, storage, queueing and other systems challenges. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the DTN products, platforms and APIs using Rust, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers Build a scalable and distributed system on Kubernetes Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic Gather and address technical and design requirements Follow emerging technologies Create and deliver technical content, including documentation, tutorials and sample code, to assist developers and customers in understanding and utilizing 'The Relay Network' Assist the onboarding process for new customers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful integration of their existing and future systems Optimizing the performance of applications for full-scale production deployments Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field Strong technical communication skills, and ability to communicate across multiple functions. High-curiosity for both business and technology strategies, processes, and objectives (pushing past surface-level understanding to gain a granular command of different ecosystems) Experience working with customers/end-users answering questions and coming up with creative solutions A strong desire to pitch and sell our amazing technology! Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing and implementing scalable and distributed microservice and/or event-driven software architectures Experience writing scalable software, bolstered with unit and integration testing, leveraging language-specific strengths (e.g. concurrency control), integrating it with various CNCF technologies, and containerising it Experience with delay-tolerant networking Familiarity with delay-tolerant networking communications standards and protocols (e.g. CCSDS/IETF BPv7, BPSec, etc.) Experience creating technical content such as documentation, tutorials, or blog posts Experience with cloud platforms and services such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS If you are a passionate and driven Software Engineer with a strong focus on Developer Relations and customer onboarding, ready to engage with developers, promote Spacetime, and ensure a successful developer and customer experience, Aalyria is the perfect place for you. Apply today and join our team of innovative professionals. 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. Pension Health insurance Equity Work Requirements & Location: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Work Location: Remote working within the UK. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Aalyria Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mission Engineer in the United Kingdom to bridge communications physics with software orchestration. The role combines aspects of a Wireless Systems Engineer and a Software Integration Engineer. You will handle system models, lead software integration tasks, and ensure performance within live networks. Ideal candidates possess a B.S. in relevant fields with 3+ years of experience, alongside a passion for aerospace communications.

Role Overview This isn't a "keep the lights on" SRE role. This is a strategic, high-impact opportunity to build the nervous system for a platform that transforms how networks of satellites, ground stations, and fleets are interconnected and orchestrated. You will be building the core observability stack that ensures the reliability of systems critical to the operation of satellite megaconstellations and missions to deep space. This is a greenfield/brownfield opportunity. You will be a trusted expert, helping to define and implement the strategy and building the tools that empower our engineers. You will support the roadmap to mature our observability stack, moving from cloud-native tools to a robust, scalable, and insightful platform built on best-in-class technologies (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, etc.). If you are an SRE who thrives on platform-building challenges and wants to be relied upon to build a production-grade observability stack from the ground up, this role is for you. Note: this role includes on-call responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Help design and build Aalyria's centralized observability platform, integrating and scaling tools for metrics (e.g. Prometheus), logging (e.g. Loki), and distributed tracing (e.g. Tempo/OpenTelemetry). Define, implement, and manage a robust framework of Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and error budgets for our core products, ensuring we are launch-ready. Partner with SWEs to implement observability best practices, develop standard templates and documentation, and configure tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry libraries). Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of the entire observability stack using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) and GitOps principles (e.g. ArgoCD). Partner closely with the core infrastructure team to ensure deep visibility into our Kubernetes clusters and underlying GCP and AWS environments. Develop and lead the company's monitoring, alerting, and incident response strategy, driving a culture of proactive reliability and blameless post-mortems. Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in an SRE or platform engineering role, with a focus on observability for large-scale, distributed compute or network systems. Deep, hands-on expertise building, scaling, and managing observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki/ELK, OpenTelemetry, Tempo/Jaeger, Honeycomb, etc.). You have proven experience using these tools to support performance analysis and debugging of complex distributed systems. Strong production-level experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes. Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles (e.g., ArgoCD). Proficiency in a systems programming language, with a strong preference for Go and Python for debugging and writing tooling. Demonstrable experience defining, implementing, and managing SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets for production services for high availability distributed systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating a multi-cloud environment, specifically GCP and AWS. Hands-on experience with GitLab CI for CI/CD pipelines. Working knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd. Familiarity with instrumenting applications written in Go and C++. An active Secret clearance, or higher, is preferred for this position. Experience with JVM observability (tuning, monitoring) for Java-based applications. What We Offer Competitive salary benchmarked to UK aerospace and defence technology market rates Equity participation - share in Aalyria's growth at an early stage Comprehensive benefits including pension, private health insurance, and generous annual leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements The opportunity to work on genuinely novel technology with real-world operational impact across national security, commercial satellite, and deep-space programmes A collaborative, low-hierarchy team environment with direct exposure to technical leadership and customers Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Aalyria Technologies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under UK law. Aalyria Technologies operates in sectors subject to UK export control regulations. Candidates may be asked to confirm their eligibility to access export-controlled technology as part of the hiring process.

Machine Learning Engineer - Spacetime UK Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space. Role Overview: Aalyria's Spacetime team is seeking an experienced machine learning engineer for a hybrid role involving ML research and development. This role will involve applying cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to solve some of Spacetime's most challenging temporospatial networking and resource management problems. The ideal candidate should demonstrate not only technical depth in machine learning but also the ability to communicate clearly with others at different levels of technical depth and across different functions. Key Responsibilities: Research state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to solve network orchestration problems. Develop machine learning training infrastructure using kubernetes clusters, and managing MLOps tooling. Develop and maintain documentation related to novel algorithms developed by the team. Integrate AI technology with other components of the Spacetime platform to ensure end-to-end functionality. Interact with potential and existing customers on a regular basis, serving as a technical communication expert for machine learning related technologies developed at Spacetime. Required Qualifications: Masters or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or other fields related to machine learning. Fluency in Python and at least one deep learning library (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) or mathematical optimization library (e.g. Gurobi, CBC, Google OR tools) Strong technical communication skills, and ability to communicate across multiple functions. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. A strong desire to pitch and sell our amazing technology! Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the wireless communication, satellite communications and/or software defined networking space. Prior experience working in technical sales and/or pitching new products. Experience writing tests for both software and machine learning algorithms. Experience with one or more of: C, C++, Go. What We Offer: Opportunity to lead high-impact, innovative projects in the space technology and digital infrastructure domain. A dynamic, international environment collaborating with leading research centres and industrial partners. Competitive compensation package based on experience. Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in space-ground integration, AI-driven networks, and cloud mission control. Pension Health insurance Equity Work Requirements & Location: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Work Location: Remote working within the UK. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer for a hybrid role focused on cutting-edge ML research and development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and proficiency in Python and deep learning libraries. Responsibilities include researching algorithms, developing ML infrastructure, and integrating AI with networking solutions. This position offers exposure to innovative projects and a competitive compensation package, along with a flexible working environment.

Solutions Architect, 4G/5G NTN - Spacetime UK Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space. Role Overview: We are looking for a Solution Architect (SA) with deep expertise in end-to-end SATCOM and 3GPP mobile network architecture, spanning RAN, Core, transport, and service orchestration, with a strong focus on 4G/5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Direct-to-Cell and their evolution toward 6G, to join our growing NTN/DTC team within the Spacetime division. The role sits at the intersection of space systems, cellular networks, and cloud-native telecom orchestration platforms, owning architectural definition, product evolution and definition, end-to-end system architecture technical trade-offs, and system-level optimization across the full stack, to be implemented in Aalyria's Spacetime platform. The role also involves a heavy customer-facing component, with the candidate expected to be comfortable interfacing with customer stakeholders at all levels and be able to lead technical discussions with customers or prospective customers, with an eye towards business development. Role Responsibilities: Understand and, in some cases, end-to-end system architectures for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) with knowledge of the end-to-end service chain (UE RAN Core Transport/SDN (inc. front, mid and back-haul) Service layer) Lead customer engagement and projects around architecture for LEO/GEO/MEO and multi-orbit satellite systems integrated with 3GPP 4G/5G (Rel-17+) and future 6G concepts Own architectural blueprints, interfaces, and decomposition across space segment, ground segment, and mobile network domains, in particular in their interactions with Aalyria's Spacetime. Lead customer solution architecture, requirements collection and translation into Spacetime requirements and project execution Drive technology selection and trade-off analyses, where needed Drive technical proposal writing for commercial and public sector customers SATCOM and NTN RAN optimization, O-RAN SMO/RIC, SON & Radio Resource Management (RRM) Design and optimize radio resource management (RRM), scheduling, beam management, mobility, and interference coordination mechanisms Support development of customer resource management solutions and Spacetime algorithms to be implemented by Aalyria Spacetime software engineering team Address satellite/NTN-specific constraints (Doppler, delay, ephemeris, beam hopping, power limits, feeder link constraints) Drive the design and support the implementation in Spacetime of advanced orchestration and resource management capabilities for Direct-to-Cell architectures, including spectrum reuse, sharing and coexistence with terrestrial MNO networks Ensure RRM and Spacetime implementation alignment with regulatory and spectrum constraints (ITU-R, regional regulators) Standards & Ecosystem Understand, interpret and apply 3GPP specifications (RAN, SA, CT) relevant to Spacetime for NTN, SCS, and D2D and RAN OAM/orchestration (e.g. RAN3, SA2, SA5) and Mobility (e.g. RAN2, etc) Contribute to or interface with standards bodies and industry forums (e.g. 3GPP, ETSI, GSMA, O-RAN, ESA NTN Forum, MSSA, etc) SDN, Cloud-Native, Network Orchestration & Automation Design network and 3GPP RAN/CN function orchestration and FCAPS Define interfaces and APIs for automation, orchestration, and inter-domain coordination Delivery & Stakeholder Interface Lead specific technical customer or prospective customer engagements, proposals, including also applications to public sector grant proposals across US, UK, EU and globally (e.g. ESA, UKSA NTIA, NSF, etc) as needed, and conduct technical reviews Translate high-level requirements into implementable technical architectures Act as technical authority across engineering, product, and partner teams Required Qualifications: Strong background in 4G/5G mobile network architecture (RAN + Core) Proven experience and understanding in SATCOM system architecture (space + ground) Deep understanding of 3GPP architecture, protocols, and interfaces Hands-on knowledge of RAN concepts: PHY/MAC, scheduling, mobility, beamforming, interference Experience producing architecture documents, system diagrams, and technical specifications Understanding of 3GPP APIs, RAN OAM and control plane concepts, networking protocols and interfaces Understanding of concepts of cloud native, NFV, orchestration and automation, network automation and orchestration APIs, etc Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to interface with business stakeholders in the telco, satcom and defense sectors at all levels and work collaboratively in a cross-cultural team environment Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience with NTN, SCS, or Direct-to-Cell systems Familiarity with 3GPP Rel-17+ NTN enhancements Experience and/or familiarity with satellite (GEO, MEO, LEO, etc) constellations and other aerospace systems and their challenges Knowledge of O-RAN (SMO, RIC, xApps/rApps) Knowledge of GSMA APIs Exposure to simulation, modeling, or digital-twin tools for radio or network planning. Experience with network orchestration and APIs Software engineering/development experience or experience with scripting and/or simulation languages Registered patents in relevant wireless communications techniques Publications in journals/conferences in the field of satellite or mobile communications What We Offer: Opportunity to lead high-impact, innovative projects in the space technology and digital infrastructure domain. A dynamic, international environment collaborating with leading research centres and industrial partners. Competitive compensation package based on experience. Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in space-ground integration, AI-driven networks, and cloud mission control. Pension Health insurance Equity Work Requirements & Location: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Work Location: Remote working within the UK. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A leading technology innovator is seeking a Solutions Architect with expertise in SATCOM and 4G/5G mobile network architecture to join their team. This role requires strong customer engagement skills, a deep understanding of network systems design, and the ability to drive product evolution and optimization. The successful candidate will lead technical discussions, manage architectural blueprints, and support innovative projects. A competitive compensation package and hybrid working policy are offered.

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a passionate DTN Software Engineer to develop innovative technologies for aerospace communications. You will collaborate with a dedicated R&D team to enhance DTN capabilities while engaging with customers for effective onboarding. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, making it a perfect opportunity for skilled engineers eager to make an impact.