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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, models, and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for satellite communications networks
• Evaluate lease costs for space segments, bandwidth requirements, and frequency management
• Provide expert operations and maintenance support of antenna controllers, Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)/Low-Noise Block downconverter (LNB), up and down converters, Frequency-Division multiple access (FDMA)/Time division multiple access (TDMA) modems (military and commercial)
• Perform or oversee complex engineering tasks associated with the research, design, and development of an integrated SATCOM system comprised of multiple components and subsystems
• Manage SATCOM projects from conceptualization to delivery of hardware solutions
• Prepare detailed plans, systems specifications and equipment operating procedures for equipment

Requirements

• Prioritized expertise with satellite/RF systems analysis including link budgets, noise analysis, modulation/demodulation signal analysis, and forward error correction coding
• Able to provide real-time assistance to operators during spacecraft anomalies; able to provide after-action reporting to document operational scenarios
• 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
• Knowledge of KU-band and C-band (Line of Sight) operations
• Ability to write 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
• 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
• Master’s Degree in any technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 10+ years of directly related experience in System Engineering experience
• 8+ years supporting the customer
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in tailoring systems engineering fundamentals in small but complex environments
• Outstanding communication skills
• Action oriented, detailed, organized, and independent
• Ability to react positively to changing environments and advance progress with minimal direction
• TSC/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Skills

• Ku Band
• Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
• Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
• Technical Writing

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Full flex work weeks
• Various paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Additional Information

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA McLean

Total Rewards: At GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

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