Satellite Systems Engineer

Nightwing•Sterling, VA

1d•$99,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Satellite Systems Engineer in the Fairfax VA area in support of USG. The selected candidate will provide Tier 2/3 network support, terminal maintenance, repair, managing spares and component repair and return process, equipment inventory, testing, carrier management. And any/all additional tasking that ensures the reliable operational readiness for all associated systems within this global satellite communications network. This position requires a seasoned Satellite Systems Engineer who has had at least 6 years of experience in managing satellite communications networks. Must be well versed in RF theory, communications satellite network architectures, FDMA, TDMA operations, BPSK, QAM encoding schemes and how they relate to carrier characteristics i.e EB/No; BER; satellite power and bandwidth consumption. Must be familiar with WGS and commercial satellite operations utilizing both heavy terminals, network field terminals and quick reactionary tactical systems. He/she also must be well versed on carrier analysis utilizing state of art digital spectrum analyzers to determine nominal carriers from distorted or irregular carriers. He/she must understand and be able to measure/calculate C/kt, C+N/N and C+N/No as well as terminal G/T and EIRP. Additional responsibilities include orchestrating annual field terminal characterizations utilizing existing remote capabilities. Also he/she will be responsible for status monitoring of all surrounding support infrastructure i.e. radome; equipment shelters; deicers, blowers; emergency power systems; associated HVAC systems.

Requirements

6+ years of experience managing/operating satellite communication networks
Experience with federal government communication networks
Must be well versed in RF theory, communications satellite network architectures, FDMA, TDMA operations, BPSK, QAM encoding schemes and how they relate to carrier characteristics i.e EB/No; BER; satellite power and bandwidth consumption
Familiar with WGS and commercial satellite operations utilizing both heavy terminals, network field terminals and quick reactionary tactical systems
Well versed on carrier analysis utilizing state of art digital spectrum analyzers to determine nominal carriers from distorted or irregular carriers
Must understand and be able to measure/calculate C/kt, C+N/N and C+N/No as well as terminal G/T and EIRP
Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible

Nice To Haves

Experienced in operation/configuration of an I-direct subnets
Experienced in OCONUS travel/field environment

Responsibilities

Provide Tier 2/3 network support
Terminal maintenance and repair
Managing spares and component repair and return process
Equipment inventory, testing, and carrier management
Ensure reliable operational readiness for all associated systems within this global satellite communications network
Orchestrate annual field terminal characterizations utilizing existing remote capabilities
Responsible for status monitoring of all surrounding support infrastructure (radome, equipment shelters, deicers, blowers, emergency power systems, associated HVAC systems)