Senior Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer

Position Title: Senior Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer

Company: NetSEA Technologies

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Level: US Citizen and with active Secret clearance (preferred)

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

About Us: NetSEA Technologies is a leading provider of innovative solutions for PEO C3T Tactical Network systems. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Position Summary:

The Satellite Communications Engineer will provide expert technical support for PM Tactical Network's portfolio of tactical communications systems. This role will involve planning, engineering, and implementing satellite-based communications systems to ensure operational requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the focal point and satellite communications engineering subject matter expert.

• Support the planning, engineering, and implementation of satellite-based communications systems.

• Ensure satellite operational requirements, system control requirements, and user requirements are satisfied.

• Assist in developing plans to optimize transponder utilization for each unit.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders (RSSC, DISA, and ARSTRAT) to support the certification and satellite request process.

• Assist units in the SAR and GAR process.

• Assist units in correcting problems with interference impacting operational missions.

• Identify and report problems and discrepancies to the Program Manager (PM) or headquarters functional managers. Recommend resolutions when unable to resolve problems.

• Manage and document systems configurations, trouble incidents, test procedures, and test execution/results.  

• Exercise technical leadership to obtain agreement on required actions, schedules, and the resolution of conflicting points of view concerning support operations and Tactical Network systems.  

• Coordinate system development tasks with other program System Engineering leads based on integration challenges and/or new requirements.  

• Coordinate across the embedded enduring support team to obtain concurrence and to implement plans of action to accomplish PM objectives.

• Attend PdM SATCOM meetings.

• Represent the PM Tactical Network at planning conferences conducted by the Unit or other organizations.

• Collaborate with key officials at all levels to coordinate and/or integrate operations and interests of the organizations.  

• Develop and present briefings as required to Army, PM Tactical Network, and Unit personnel regarding the status of SATCOM planning and/or test efforts.  

• Support SATCOM network planning, set up, configuration, troubleshooting, and testing, as well as teardown.

• Work closely with unit staff and other personnel to coordinate activities.

Qualifications:

• Required:

• US Citizen to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance

• Knowledge of SATCOM engineering, processes, and methodologies

• Knowledge of tactical SATCOM systems

• Ability to plan and coordinate military networks to meet operational mission objectives

• Ability to configure SATCOM devices to include NCW, FDMA, and TDMA modems

• Understanding of SATCOM network monitoring and troubleshooting procedures

• Ability to perform link budget analysis over commercial and military satellites for X, C, Ka, and Ku-Band frequencies

• Ability to coordinate and communicate with Teleport and Regional Hub Node strategic nodes

• Preferred:

• BA or BS degree or equivalent

• 6 years or more experience in SATCOM engineering

• Specialized experience gained performing work as an engineer in industry or as an officer/soldier within an active, reserve, or National Guard unit

• Experience in acquisition (Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering)

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance: Secret or Top Secret

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education