Systems Engineer (SATCOM)

Ardent Principles, Inc.•,

4d•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a senior Systems Engineer with deep SATCOM expertise to support complex technical programs from concept through deployment. You’ll lead requirements development, vendor coordination, test planning, system validation, and customer‑facing documentation with precision and confidence. This role demands a strong engineering background—ideally Electrical Engineering—and the ability to navigate RF systems, network infrastructure, communication protocols, and manufacturing quality standards. We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Extensive SATCOM and hardware design experience
7 to 20 years of experience
Expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software
Drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting
Identifying and championing new technical solutions
Technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines
Supporting the customers contracting processes
Customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences
Hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation
Working with the Customer's approval processes for technical testing and system deployment
Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing
Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%)

Nice To Haves

Working with satellite communications/systems
Computer networking
Working with customer technical tools

Responsibilities

Engineering degree, preferably Electrical degree with 7 to 20 years of experience.
Expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software.
Drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting.
Identifying and championing new technical solutions.
Technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines.
Supporting the customers contracting processes.
Customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences.
Hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation.
Working with the Customer's approval processes for technical testing and system deployment.
Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing.
Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%).