SATCOM/RF Engineer IV

Invictus International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International is seeking a SATCOM RF Engineer IV in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will develop and integrate various satellite communications subsystems, requiring at least eight years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Must have a current TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. Proficiency with communication system development, RF signal theory, and software tools like Windows and SharePoint is essential. This position is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the DoD or Intelligence Community environment is desired.
• Current active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate satellite communications subsystems.
• Perform system trade studies and requirements analysis.
• Write technical documentation and maintain an internal documentation library.

Skills

Communication system development

Satellite ground segment

Systems engineering

Digital network communications

RF signal theory

IP networking

VSAT networks

TCP/IP protocols

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Tools

Windows

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Title: SATCOM RF Engineer IV

Location: Washington, D.C.

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details

• Experience in communication system development, satellite ground segment, and/or system integration, experience in capacity management and/or systems engineering and/or other engineering functions
• Advanced knowledge of digital network communications and RF signal theory, digital satellite network architectures, IP networking; in addition, in-depth knowledge of VSAT networks and platforms as well as TCP/IP protocol suite and network protocols (unicast/multicast, VoIP, IPsec, QoS)
• Develop and integrate into operational systems various satellite communications subsystems, including the RF, baseband, and ground network equipment elements
• Knowledge on the specifications and differences between various satellite frequency bands (L, C, Ku-band, etc.) and the qualities of each signal band in various applications
• Well‑developed systems engineering and decision‑making skills required, including recognition of critical vs non‑critical requirements, ability to present complex issues in clearly written language, ability to use diagrams, tables, or figures to improve the presentation of technical material, and the acumen to ensure key business issues are addressed consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives
• Prior knowledge or work experience in performing system trade studies, requirements analysis, interface management and documentation, and/or development and implementation of verification and validation plans and procedures
• Good software skills with prior experience in Windows, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Ability to analyze complex situations and utilize problem‑solving abilities, under pressure
• Ability to learn new communications technologies quickly and apply as needed to resolved problems
• Ability to understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copies of various document types. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications. Gather technical information, prepare written text. Maintain a current internal documentation library. Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and GVF (or equivalent) certifications
• Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled