SATCOM Engineer - Journeyman

Peraton • Pope Field, NC

1d • $66,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared SATCOM Engineer - Journeyman to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .

Requirements

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 1 years’ experience with a PhD . or 9 years' w/o a degree or 7 years' with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441; Element: IT; Work Role: Network Operations Specialist; Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Nice To Haves

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Possesses and applies expertise in providing direct technical expertise and immediate mission-critical infrastructure capabilities on-site for C2ISR SATCOM systems.
• Independently performs comprehensive installations, integration, and activation of various SATCOM ground terminals, modems, waveforms, and associated network components in diverse mission environments.
• Conducts in-depth on-site troubleshooting for complex SATCOM link degradations, terminal malfunctions, and network integration issues, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) to identify root causes.
• Provides rapid, globally deployable support for installations, pre-deployments, deployments, and crew change-out requests, leading specific SATCOM-related technical tasks.
• Performs dedicated touch labor for corrective maintenance, component replacement, and repair actions on SATCOM terminals and related ground segment equipment, often involving classified systems.
• Manages and sustains aspects of enterprise cross domains by ensuring SATCOM connectivity and data flow for ISR data dissemination hubs.
• Operates with appreciable latitude, implementing immediate technical solutions and optimizing SATCOM system performance directly in the field.
• Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Task Order portal; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; eMASS , Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Microsoft Word; Excel; SharePoint; Confluence; ServiceNow; Jira; basic RF diagnostic tools; cabling test equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level