SATCOM Planner Engineer III – MILSATCOM & SOF Networks

SES Space & DEFENSE; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a SATCOM Planner at Engineer III level to develop and optimize communications for deployed SATCOM terminals across MILSATCOM and commercial networks. The role requires collaboration with SATCOM Engineers and SOF teams to review SARs and issue Satellite Access Authorizations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, five years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages SATCOM networks, troubleshoots incidents and tracks progress.
• Ensures interoperability across DVS-G, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS and related networks.
• Participates in planning, configuring, and provisioning MILSATCOM and commercial networks.
• Coordinates with SOF strategic entry points and reviews SARs, SAAs and cut-sheets.
• Leads or mentors junior SATCOM Planners and supports service desk activities.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Technical fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

iDirect hub administration

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a SATCOM Planner at Engineer III level to develop and optimize communications for deployed SATCOM terminals across MILSATCOM and commercial networks. The role requires collaboration with SATCOM Engineers and SOF teams to review SARs and issue Satellite Access Authorizations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, five years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.