Satcom Engineer Junior

Peraton • Pope Field, NC

1d • $51,000 - $82,000 • 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 - J unior to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina . Responsibilities: As a SATCOM Engineer - J unior you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 0 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 6 years’ experience with no degree . 6 years' w/o a degree or 4 years' with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441; Element: IT; Work Role: Network Operations Specialist; Proficiency Level: Basic / ability to obtain

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

• Applies fundamental SATCOM network principles to assist in diagnostic capabilities for C2ISR SATCOM network challenges.
• Supports end-to-end infrastructure testing and connectivity verification for SATCOM links, collecting data and documenting basic findings.
• Assists in basic fault isolation for SATCOM network outages, following established procedures and using diagnostic tools under direct supervision.
• Contributes to proactive monitoring efforts for SATCOM network environments by reporting anomalies in link performance or terminal status.
• Aids in the verification of satellite signal quality and modem operational parameters during troubleshooting scenarios.
• Works under direct supervision, focusing on executing routine network troubleshooting tasks and developing foundational knowledge of SATCOM network architecture and diagnostic tools.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

What This Job Offers

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