SATCOM Engineer

SATCOM Engineer

The Opportunity: 

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. 

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in SATCOM to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.  

Your knowledge of equipment and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in SATCOM, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.  

Further your career with us as we help protect our warfighter's communications!

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience in all aspects of transmission, including modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, algorithms, or protocols

• Experience with supporting analysis of system performance, throughput, and response time, analysis of operational requirements, and system loading

• Experience with conducting systems engineering evaluations of satellite and terminal designs

• Experience with participating in proposal and technical evaluations for satellite systems

• Knowledge of systems engineering methods and processes to perform SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for both commercial and military systems

• Knowledge of Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and certification processes

• Knowledge of customer or vendor product development, business proposals, marketing interaction, product design, and manufacturing processes

• Secret clearance  

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with tactical network software engineering functions, or 15+ years of experience with tactical network software engineering functions in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with DoD executive offices, program managers, or project managers

• Knowledge of Army organization structure and Unit Task Organization concepts

• Ability to analyze issues and propose appropriate resolutions

• Ability to provide in-depth technical assessments and analysis of activities within and between programs

• Ability to support the design of system architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols

• Ability to support design reviews and perform evaluation of satellite and terminal contractor designs

• Ability to translate complex technical issues into meaningful terms for others involved

• Ability to effectively coordinate within and outside of the program management office

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.  

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.