Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•McLean, VA

5d•$170,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 Polygraph clearance
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Prior military satellite communications operations experience preferred
Previous experience working with DISA network team is preferred

Responsibilities

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
Translating user requirements into technical system specifications
Engage in technical system planning beyond the network, to include applications and systems that utilize the network being delivered
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
Function in accordance with the project management framework tailored to mission needs

Benefits

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
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available