COMSATCOM Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned COMSATCOM Network Engineer to design and support satellite communications for the US Space Force mission. You will craft technical solutions and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure enterprise integration and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities include developing written products and executive-level briefings, reporting milestones, and recommending actions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in space domain or COMSATCOM mission area.
• Knowledge of GEO, MEO, LEO, VSAT, DVB-S2.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM platforms: SpaceX, Starlink, Starshield, Iridium, IntelSat, AST Space.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM services: Voice, Data, Messaging, Broadcast, Push to Talk, PNT.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality written products and executive briefings to report milestones.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support enterprise integration of mobile satellite services.
• Report programmatic status and recommend actions; support COMSATCOM mission objectives.

Skills

Space domain experience

COMSATCOM concepts

Independent task management

Security clearance

MS Office proficiency

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

COMSATCOM Network Engineer The Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enables the US Space Force 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 Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office needs. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to advance the COMSATCOM mission by providing technical expertise to secure and support enhanced mobile satellite services. You’ll coordinate with key stakeholders to support enterprise integration and efficiency of mobile satellite services. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality written products and briefings to executive-level leadership to report programmatic milestones and recommend courses of action. Join our team and create the future COMSATCOM and PNT mission in the U.S. Space Force. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in the space domain or space communications systems or COMSTACOM mission area
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM systems and techniques, including GEO, MEO. LEO, VSAT, and DVB-S2
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM platforms, including SpaceX, Starlink, Starshield, Iridium, IntelSat, and AST Space
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM services, including Voice, Data, Messaging, Broadcast, Push to Talk, and PNT
• Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Ability to initiate, manage, execute, and report tasks independently
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience coordinating with the commercial mobile industry to assess mobile technologies for the US government
• Experience working in classified spaces to implement network solutions
• Experience with DODIN and Commercial Network Interfaces
• Ability to clearly communicate at the executive level with ease TS/SCI clearance

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

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

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 $77,600.00 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.

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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.

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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.

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