Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Description: Responsible for contributing to the development, validation, testing, implementation and deployment of protected SATCOM mission products with specific focus on AEHF International Partners (IP). Ability to support system engineering, develop system-level communications architectures, IP-specific and coalition communication plans, conduct special analysis, modeling, simulations and produce various IP specific operational mission products. In some instances, you may be required to participate in systems engineering integration and testing, agile software development and deliver IP centric AEHF familiarization courses.

Specific Duties:

• Support a U.S. Space Force Satellite Operations Squadron’s ally-focused support center
• Provide SATCOM support in operations, communications and coalition planning, crypto, testing, familiarization, and special analysis
• Ensure U.S. and ally export control and data separation
• Support and advocate for U.S. and allies while interfacing with operations and technical authorities, operations and support centers, and other stakeholders
• Conduct troubleshooting with system users and coordinate during system anomalies
• 5+ years prior experience as SATCOM planner, operator, and/or engineer
• Experience in SATCOM engineering, development, operations, testing, or training
• Knowledge of EHF user community, mission planning, apportionment/allocation, resource monitoring, and terminal control desired
• Knowledge and application of Mission Planning Element/Subsystem (MPE/MPSS) desired
• Experience with EHF terminal operations desired (e.g., SMART-T, NMT, etc.) desired
• Experience in software analysis, modeling, and simulation a plus (e.g., SQL, MATLAB, STK, Scripting, etc.)
• Comfortably and effectively speak in front of large groups
• Independently conduct formal and informal training presentations
• Work effectively as a team member, receiving and providing support, inputs, and direction
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration required

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in STEM field from an accredited college or university. One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in military or commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM), preferably in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems. Possess superior oral and written communication skills in order to effectively and efficiently convey issues and ideas to team members, leadership, and stakeholders including US and ally military, government, and contractor personnel. Strong analytical and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Clearance and Travel Requirements: 

• Active US Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI eligibility is required.
• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado or be willing to relocate to the area.
• Domestic and international (primarily to Canada, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Australia) travel is required.

Must be able to support rotating 24/7 on-call responsibilities and occasional on-site surge to support non-standard work schedules.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 yearly