What are the responsibilities and job description for the SATCOM Engineer position at SilverEdge?
Overview
SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software and intelligence solutions addressing everyday challenges to meet mission goals across the DOD and Intel Communities and beyond. We are seeking an RF and/or Satcom Engineer to support an enterprise SATCOM program. The candidate must be detail oriented and motivated, understand satellite communications system fundamentals, and principles and be able to perform engineering analyses and document results in support of operational activities and test equipment deployments.
Job Duties Include:
- Ability and willingness to attain competence in the use of a set of customer tools used for researching, planning, and tasking of SATCOM activities along with tools used in support of system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Support to testing and integration of waveforms/devices in lab and operational environments, informed by acquired specific knowledge of user concepts of operation, equipment, end to end connectivity, etc.
- Day to day test and operational support to include a variety of SATCOM related activities, e.g., lab test support, end to end device and waveform integration, performance of spectral surveys to enable frequency selection recommendations, etc.
- Support to SATCOM system users in the field to include timely technical support and trouble-shooting
- System performance monitoring and characterization along with associated troubleshooting an/or optimization
- Support to new electronic device technologies and software defined radio (SDR) developments
Required Qualifications
- BS in engineering, computer systems, or relevant technical area and 2= years as a systems engineer
- 5 years SATCOM experience.
- CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required <10% of the time.
- Understanding of satellite communications fundamentals and principles
- Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and effectively and to execute assignments
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications:
TS/SCI w/ Poly
