SOF Space & Satellite Communications Systems Integrator / Simulation SME

Culmen International • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Culmen International is hiring for a SOF Space & Satellite Communications Systems Integrator / Simulation SME to provide support for a senior government program at the intersection of special operations, space domain awareness, and advanced simulation . This role uniquely blends deep operational SOF expertise with technical proficiency in satellite communications, flight dynamics, and mission planning . You will serve as a subject matter expert, translating complex space and satellite capabilities into actionable solutions for sensitive activities and contingency planning .

Requirements

• Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret / SCI (CI Poly preferred)
• Experience: 15+ years of significant SOF or interagency operational background, including direct service within SOCOM, JSOC, or TSOCs
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated familiarity with orbital mechanics, space-based ISR, and flight dynamics concepts
• Software Expertise: Hands-on experience with M&S tools such as STK, TAOS, or FreeFlyer , and proficiency in MATLAB or Python
• Operational Core Competencies: Direct experience in SOF activities, including Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Unconventional Warfare (UW), and sensitive technical operations
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, International Studies, or National Security
• Planning Skills: Strong understanding of SOF -specific communications planning, non-standard communications, and electronic signature management

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Education: Completed or in-progress Master’s degree in a technical engineering discipline or Strategic Studies
• Specialized Training: Completion of Advanced Army Space Control/Cadre courses, IJSTO Planners Course, or SOF MILDEC Course
• Program Exposure: Experience working within Special Access Programs (SAP) and Special Technical Operations (STO) environments
• Advanced Integration: Experience integrating commercial sensing platforms or unmanned/semi-submersible platforms into operational frameworks
• Theater Experience: International operational experience across European, Central Asian, Middle Eastern, or African theaters

Responsibilities

• Systems Integration: Provide software integration and subject matter expertise on satellite communications planning, orbital mechanics, and space-enabled mission support
• Strategic Advising: Advise senior leadership on integrating satellite navigation and communications systems into SOF -specific C4ISR architectures, focusing on resilient and low-probability-of-intercept (LPI/LPD) waveforms
• Modeling & Simulation: Utilize industry-standard tools (STK, TAOS, FreeFlyer) and programming environments (MATLAB, Python) to generate trajectory data and conduct 6-DoF/3-DoF performance assessments
• Operational Planning: Apply Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) expertise to develop operational concepts and contingency plans, incorporating space control planning into SOF campaign design
• Mission Support: Contribute to Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) engineering advisory and assess space-based system vulnerabilities to support offensive and defensive planning
• Interagency Coordination: Liaise with stakeholders across Combatant Commands, JSOC, the Intelligence Community, and allied partner nations to synchronize space-enabled planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees