Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

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Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

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.

HOW A SATCOM/NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• 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

• Provides 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)

• Provide support for commercial satellite acquisition procedures

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior military satellite communications operations experience preferred

• Previous experience working with DISA network team is preferred

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 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

• TS/SCI with SCI Poly clearance

• Location: At Customer Site – near Tyson Corner

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required