Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

75d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Department of Defense (DoD) Satellite Communications (SATCOM)? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape DoD SATCOM ground infrastructure by leading strategic enhancement efforts that rapidly adapt to new technologies and evolving mission needs. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also understand how they fit into the bigger policy and strategy picture. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas such as software defined radios and networking. Grow your skills by merging your knowledge of communications technologies and artificial intelligence to create the future of DoD SATCOM ground infrastructure.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing technology programs, projects, and teams within the DoD.
• 10+ years of experience delivering and supporting space-based capabilities.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior leaders.
• Knowledge of DoD SATCOM policies, strategies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to connect multiple complex concepts into concise strategic recommendations.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience managing technology programs, projects, and teams within the DoD.
• 15+ years of experience delivering and supporting space-based capabilities.
• Experience with end-to-end SATCOM solutions such as SATCOM terminals and gateways, modems, radio frequency subsystems, and IP networks.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology programs, projects, and teams within the DoD.
• Deliver and support space-based capabilities.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications.
• Lead strategic enhancement efforts for DoD SATCOM ground infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Develop systems that align with DoD SATCOM policies and strategies.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree