Satellite Network Engineer (Full Performance, Senior)

Parsons•Reston, VA

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Satellite Network Engineers to join our team! In this role, you will get to analyze, design, plan, develop, and optimize advanced wireless telecommunications and satellite network technologies to support critical operations. This role specializes in designing and deploying functional networks and satellite systems, utilizing advanced methods such as RF link optimization, cellular theory, antenna theory, and non-traditional technologies like broadband over powerline and line-of-sight communications.

Requirements

Expertise in RF link performance, cellular theory, propagation theory, and antenna theory.
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools to evaluate and adjust equipment performance.
Experience designing radar phased array T/R modules and performing phase noise analysis.
Familiarity with tools such as Agilent ADS, ANSYS HFSS, NI LabView, and MatLab.
Strong modeling skills, including near-field antenna patterns and RF circuit simulation.
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to develop technical reports and documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Domestic/International travel may be required
Active TS/SCI is required
Bachelor’s degree and at least 8+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience. (Full Performance)
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience. (Senior)

Nice To Haves

Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance.
Experience with GSM frequency planning and frequency hopping.
Knowledge of capacity planning and optimization techniques for wireless networks.
Familiarity with reverse engineering RF hardware systems and developing obsolescence plans.
Experience conducting Test & Evaluation plans for RF systems and field test events.
Strong understanding of radar phased array T/R module design and modeling.

Responsibilities

Analyze and develop wireless telecommunications capabilities for various operations.
Design, plan, establish, and optimize wireless networks, including RF link performance, quality, and reliability.
Develop wireless network infrastructures and recommend system enhancements for optimization.
Use measuring and diagnostic tools to evaluate and adjust equipment performance.
Create manuals and support documentation for wireless systems and applications.
Optimize existing networks by adjusting radio network parameters, adding/deleting neighbors, and recommending solutions to hardware issues.
Monitor and analyze statistical and drive test data to improve system performance indicators such as dropped calls, blocked calls, origination failures, and handoff features.
Apply propagation theory, cellular theory, and antenna theory to determine optimal tower antenna placement.
Perform capacity planning, GSM frequency planning, and frequency hopping using carrier/interference (C/I) ratio analysis.
Recommend site upgrades, such as antenna down-tilting and re-orientation of radio additions.
Support customers in the development, acquisition, and sustainment activities of complex RF systems used in Communications, Radar, and Electronic Warfare.
Design and evaluate RF components, including up/down converters, amplifiers, MMICs, MCMs, and TRMs.
Reverse engineer legacy RF hardware systems to develop obsolescence plans, evaluate procedures, and perform trade analysis.
Conduct and develop Test & Evaluation plans for RF test stations and field test events for system/subsystem manufacturing and fleet support.
Perform modeling and simulation of RF circuits and RF propagation.
Develop and present technical reports to stakeholders.