Communications Engineer, SATCOM
Florida, Uruguay
Full Time
10 hours ago
$72,181 - $155,000 USD
No Sponsorship
Key skills
Cyber Security
About this role
Role Overview
- Design, analyze, and sustain SATCOM architectures supporting BLOS connectivity for Rapid Reaction and SOCOM operational missions
- Perform link budget analysis for X-band, Ku-band, commercial SATCOM, and military SATCOM systems (including DAMA) to ensure reliable data throughput
- Integrate ground terminals, satellite payloads, modems, and user equipment to support real-time data flow into SOCOM operations centers
- Troubleshoot RF performance issues such as signal degradation, interference, modem synchronization failures, and atmospheric loss conditions
- Conduct laboratory and field testing of SATCOM terminals to validate performance prior to operational deployment
- Develop technical documentation including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), link budget models, test plans, as-built drawings, and engineering reports
- Evaluate emerging SATCOM technologies, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, for application in contested or degraded environments
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement TRANSEC/COMSEC protections for encrypted SATCOM links in accordance with NSA Type 1 requirements
- Provide engineering recommendations to improve system reliability, coverage, throughput, and resilience under mission-critical conditions
- Support upgrades, integration efforts, field deployments, and sustainment activities for SOCOM SATCOM systems
Requirements
- Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
- Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
- Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
- Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
- Strong understanding of SATCOM engineering principles including link budgets, RF propagation, modulation schemes, and bandwidth management
- Experience with X-band, Ku-band, commercial, and military SATCOM (DAMA, IW, TDMA, FDMA)
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting SATCOM modems, terminals, antennas, and RF equipment
- Ability to conduct RF diagnostics and resolve performance issues related to interference, environmental effects, or hardware faults
- Experience developing SATCOM technical documentation, including ICDs, link budget spreadsheets, test plans, and engineering diagrams
- Knowledge of TRANSEC, COMSEC, and secure SATCOM architectures aligned with NSA and DoD requirements
- Ability to assess emerging SATCOM technologies such as LEO/MEO systems and recommend improvements or integration strategies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present technical findings to government and contractor audiences
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and SOCOM stakeholders
- Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
Tech Stack
- Cyber Security
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance programs
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships