SoT SATCOM Training Specialist

Leidos•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

Join a team committed to a mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Defense Sectorat Leidos is looking for a Suite of Terminals (SoT) SATCOM Training Specialist to support the Warfighter Readiness program at Fort Gordon GA or Fort Campbell KY. Responsibilities New Equipment and Field Operations Support: Conduct interactive fielding modernization/readiness missions, including simulations and practical exercises on SATCOM equipment operation, such as installing, configuring, and troubleshooting satellite terminals, modems, and antennas. Train students on the setup, maintenance, and daily operations of satellite communication networks, including signal monitoring, frequency management, and system upgrades. Develop and deliver training programs on satellite communication systems, equipment operation, and maintenance procedures. Conduct classroom instruction covering satellite theory, signal propagation, frequency bands, and orbital mechanics. Provide hands-on technical training on satellite terminals, antennas, modems, and associated ground equipment. Create training materials including lesson plans, presentations, technical manuals, and assessment tools. Curriculum Development: Coordinate with Government customers to prepare and maintain TPF and NET plans for current and future systems. Create customized training plans based on current systems, new system upgrades, and mission-specific requirements. Cross Training: Participate in formal training and self-instruction / use on complimentary systems and protocols to increase the breadth of systems competency for training and fielding requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 3 or more years of experience or equivalent Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) in lieu of degree requirements. Directly related experience can offset the degree requirements. Active DoD Secret security clearance required. Hands on experience on related TN (formerly WIN-T) systems required. Deep knowledge of satellite communication systems including GEO, MEO, and LEO architectures. Understanding of RF theory - modulation, frequency bands, signal propagation, and link budgets. Proficiency with SATCOM equipment - terminals, antennas, modems. Prefer experience with iDirect 950mp modems. Familiarity with industry standards - DVB-S2, SCPC, TDMA, and relevant military standards. Technical understanding of the HEO, GEO, MEO and LEO constellation/orbits. Experience deploying and maintaining 1-2M tactical satellite antennas. 50% CONUS and OCONUS travel required. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 1, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 3 or more years of experience or equivalent Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) in lieu of degree requirements. Directly related experience can offset the degree requirements.
Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
Hands on experience on related TN (formerly WIN-T) systems required.
Deep knowledge of satellite communication systems including GEO, MEO, and LEO architectures.
Understanding of RF theory - modulation, frequency bands, signal propagation, and link budgets.
Proficiency with SATCOM equipment - terminals, antennas, modems.
Technical understanding of the HEO, GEO, MEO and LEO constellation/orbits.
Experience deploying and maintaining 1-2M tactical satellite antennas.
50% CONUS and OCONUS travel required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with iDirect 950mp modems.
Familiarity with industry standards - DVB-S2, SCPC, TDMA, and relevant military standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct interactive fielding modernization/readiness missions, including simulations and practical exercises on SATCOM equipment operation, such as installing, configuring, and troubleshooting satellite terminals, modems, and antennas.
Train students on the setup, maintenance, and daily operations of satellite communication networks, including signal monitoring, frequency management, and system upgrades.
Develop and deliver training programs on satellite communication systems, equipment operation, and maintenance procedures.
Conduct classroom instruction covering satellite theory, signal propagation, frequency bands, and orbital mechanics.
Provide hands-on technical training on satellite terminals, antennas, modems, and associated ground equipment.
Create training materials including lesson plans, presentations, technical manuals, and assessment tools.
Coordinate with Government customers to prepare and maintain TPF and NET plans for current and future systems.
Create customized training plans based on current systems, new system upgrades, and mission-specific requirements.
Participate in formal training and self-instruction / use on complimentary systems and protocols to increase the breadth of systems competency for training and fielding requirements.