SATCOM Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Advisor SATCOM Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves developing actionable intelligence in a dynamic environment, requiring deep expertise in SATCOM hardware systems and significant experience in RF intelligence.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 10 years with a Master’s degree, hold a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills. Competitive salary range is $146,000 - $234,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA or 10 years with MS/MA.
• Must hold a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Over 10 years experience in SATCOM hardware systems design.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable intelligence as a SATCOM hardware specialist.
• Support collection of signals data through RF intelligence.
• Present briefings on project status to senior executives.

Skills

SATCOM hardware experience

Data analysis skills

Operational procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Satcom Engineer, Senior Advisor

Job Location

US-VA-Chantilly

Position Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-167153
• Position Category: Engineering
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

As a SATCOM hardware specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment.

You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications systems and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources.

You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA.
• Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered
• 10 years or more experience in the design, use or production of SATCOM hardware systems and/or their associated launch vehicles and ground-based communications infrastructure
• Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation
• Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C)
• Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems
• Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking

Salary

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.