Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

The Satellite Communication (SATCOM)/Network Engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating, testing, and planning of the customer’s complex internal network. The candidate will provide technical assistance on high-level system and networking requests. The candidate will also secure and manage network infrastructures to enhance productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs.

What You Will Do

Analyzes, designs, models, and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for satellite communications networks. Evaluates lease costs for space segments, bandwidth requirements, and frequency management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have proven expertise with satellite/RF systems analysis including link budgets, noise analysis, modulation/demodulation signal analysis, and forward error correction coding. Must have the ability to provide real-time assistance to operators during spacecraft anomalies; able to provide after-action reporting to document operational scenarios.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience
• Master’s Degree in any technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Proven expertise with satellite/RF systems analysis including link budgets, noise analysis, modulation/demodulation signal analysis, and forward error correction coding
• Ability to provide real-time assistance to operators during spacecraft anomalies; able to provide after-action reporting to document operational scenarios
• Experience with implementation and expert operations and maintenance of LNA/LNB, up and down converters, FDMA/TDMA modems (military and commercial)
• Strong data link and network layer troubleshooting skills
• Prior satellite communications operations experience
• Knowledge of KU-band and C-band (Line of Sight) operations
• Experience writing technical requirements, specifications or statements of work
• Ability to learn and install video, network, and satellite systems
• Ability to react to fast-paced but short-term operational issues; as well as coordinating and planning long-term modernization efforts
• Function in accordance with the project management framework tailored to mission needs
• Proficient in translating user requirements into technical system specifications
• Must be able to engage in technical system planning beyond the network, to include applications and systems that utilize the network being delivered
• Eager to learn new technologies and how variations in collection systems impact network performance
• Experience with satellite relay systems and terminals, including design, implementation and optimization of relay networks for efficient data transmission
• Experience with airborne satellite systems, including integration, operation, and troubleshooting of communications platforms in various flight environments
• Experience with Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite operations and providers, including understanding their unique operational characteristics and requirements

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays