Senior Engineer (EMSS)

Position Overview

Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO), where you will help shape the future of assured, resilient SATCOM for our warfighters and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on commercial narrowband SATCOM technologies, including mobile beamforming, push-to-talk services, multi-orbit constellations for mobile connectivity, and advanced waveforms (e.g., MUOS-compatible or commercial equivalents).
• Support development of narrowband-focused acquisition strategies, delivering technical analysis, service performance modeling, and market insights to senior leadership.
• Conduct technology assessments and market surveys of narrowband providers, mobile SATCOM terminals, and service models to inform Space Force requirements.
• Develop and review engineering documentation for narrowband architectures, including service level agreements, interface control documents, and CONOPS for mobile operations.
• Engineer complex narrowband solutions across the acquisition lifecycle, from mission needs analysis through source selection and award.
• Participate in government-industry forums, narrowband capability demonstrations, and technical interchange meetings to track emerging mobile SATCOM capabilities.
• Collaborate with PEOs, program offices, and commercial providers to align narrowband solutions with tactical communications priorities, spectrum management, and interoperability standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in satellite communications, mobile SATCOM systems engineering, or defense acquisition.
• Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with narrowband, MUOS, or commercial mobile SATCOM equivalents (e.g., Iridium Certus, Starlink Maritime/Aviation).
• TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) Information Assurance, RMF implementation, and POA&M development for SATCOM systems.
• Familiarity with narrowband provider business models, service provisioning, and mobile terminal certification.
• Experience with SATCOM requirements definition, waveform integration, and tactical communications planning.
• Master’s degree in engineering, systems management, or related discipline.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $125,000- $175,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.