Antarctic Satellite Systems Engineer: Deploy & Optimize

Leidos; United States; A distancia; USD 108.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos is seeking a senior Satellite Communications Engineer for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) with NSF. The role requires hands-on maintenance of satellite terminals, deployment to Antarctica for 4 to 16 weeks, and close collaboration with field teams to ensure uninterrupted scientific data flow.

You will analyze system health metrics, develop lifecycle replacement plans, and mentor seasonal engineers while navigating remote operations and safety standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems architecture, capabilities, and standards.
• Experience with satellite terminal operations and maintenance.
• Experience in satellite system design including drawings, system overviews, sustainment and decommissioning plans.
• Ability to troubleshoot satellite systems issues, both in person and remotely.
• Proficiency with satellite system related test equipment and test procedures.
• Ability to provide remote support to on-station satellite engineering, network, and system administrator staff.
• Experience creating, updating, and coordinating maintenance procedures and maintenance log documentation.
• Ability to create and analyze link budgets.
• Knowledge of and experience applying safety standards.
• Experience working within a highly matrixed, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to deploy to Antarctica.

Responsabilidades

• Annually deploy to Antarctica for 4–16 weeks.
• Maintain satellite earth terminal hardware, software, and related systems.
• Capture and analyze maintenance and system health metrics.
• Advise and advocate for timely system lifecycle replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Provide training and support to deployed seasonal Satellite Engineers.
• Manage satellite scheduling to meet mission requirements.
• Advise leadership on system risks and opportunities.

Conocimientos

Satellite communications

Terminal operations

System design

Troubleshooting

Remote support

Maintenance procedures

Link budgets

Safety standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Antarctic deployment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Herramientas

ANSYS Systems Toolkit

Microsoft Office Suite (Visio)

DataPath MaxView

Descripción del empleo

Leidos is seeking a senior Satellite Communications Engineer for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) with NSF. The role requires hands-on maintenance of satellite terminals, deployment to Antarctica for 4 to 16 weeks, and close collaboration with field teams to ensure uninterrupted scientific data flow.

You will analyze system health metrics, develop lifecycle replacement plans, and mentor seasonal engineers while navigating remote operations and safety standards.