SENIOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university. (One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required experience.)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in military or commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM), with a strong preference for experience in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems.
• 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.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues and ideas to team members, leadership, and stakeholders-including U.S. and allied military, government, and contractor personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to evaluate complex situations and implement effective solutions.

• 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.
• 7+ 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.

• Salary Range: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits Include:
  • 70% company-paid medical insurance
  • 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Education assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days annually, increasing with tenure
  • 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown
  • And more!

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