Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Secret or above
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer with expertise in satellite communication systems to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, implementation, and management of satellite communication systems, with a particular focus on wideband satellite systems and situational awareness management. This role requires a strong technical background in RF communications, satellite networks, and military communication protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and integrate satellite communication systems, including Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) and other military satellite systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system requirements, design documentation, and technical specifications.
- Lead the development and implementation of situational awareness (SA) management systems, including real-time data retrieval, anomaly detection, and performance monitoring.
- Conduct link budget analysis, power management optimization, and frequency coordination to ensure reliable satellite communications.
- Perform system-level testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful deployment and operation of satellite systems.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including system architecture, design documents, and user manuals.
- Provide technical support and guidance to operations teams during the deployment and maintenance phases.
- Work closely with government agencies such as Space Force and military stakeholders to ensure compliance with communication standards and security protocols.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in satellite communication systems, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
- Strong understanding of RF communication principles, link budget analysis, and satellite network design.
- Experience with Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) or similar military satellite systems is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, system integration, and testing.
- Familiarity with military communication protocols, such as MIL-STD-188 or similar standards.
- Experience with situational awareness systems, including real-time monitoring, data analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Must be eligible for or possess a security clearance (Secret or above).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with predictive analytics and machine learning in the context of satellite communication systems.
- Knowledge of power management and optimization techniques for satellite networks.
- Familiarity with government acquisition processes and experience working on government contracts.
- MBSE experience or Modeling and Simulation experience. Familiarity with MATLAB or like toolsets.
- Requirements management experience and familiarity with requirements mangers such as DOORs, MATLAB requirements editor, or similar.
- Experience in architecture development and lifecycle engineering.
- Experience working in an agile framework work environment.
- Familiar with MILSATCOM modems such as EBEM, SLM-5650, iDirect, or similar modems