SATCOM Systems Engineer

Isys Technologies; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

I2X Technologies in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to support DoD programs. Lead engineering efforts to deliver enterprise SATCOM capabilities across a worldwide network and translate mission requirements into technical specifications.

Collaborate with customers and engineers to design, integrate, and implement SATCOM architectures, supporting lifecycle activities from development to sustainment while balancing cost, schedule and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in DoD end-to-end SATCOM systems engineering or architecture design/integration
• 4+ years in DoD lifecycle activities (acquisition, requirements, engineering, design, integration)
• 4+ years assessing SATCOM architectures and implementing concepts/solutions
• 4+ years leading SATCOM engineering tasks for multi-component systems
• 4+ years planning/leading technical project design, testing, fielding, sustainment

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts for enterprise SATCOM capabilities.
• Design, develop, integrate, and enhance SATCOM systems for tactical/strategic users.
• Translate mission requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop customer-focused engineering solutions.
• Support SATCOM system architectures and enterprise capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to modernize SATCOM.
• Coordinate lifecycle activities from acquisition to sustainment.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Requirements analysis

System lifecycle

DoD acquisition process

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

DoDAF

SATCOM

IP network technologies

DISN

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

Top Secret

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Fort Meade. This position will be on-site and will require an active Top Secret.

• Lead systems engineering efforts to deliver enterprise SATCOM capabilities supporting a worldwide network of SATCOM facilities.
• Design, develop, integrate, and enhance SATCOM systems supporting tactical and strategic users.
• Translate operational and mission requirements into technical requirements and system specifications.
• Develop customer-focused engineering solutions based on mission needs and existing operational environments.
• Support the design and development of SATCOM system architectures and enterprise-level capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced technologies to modernize and improve existing SATCOM systems.
• Support multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including acquisition, engineering, integration, sustainment, operations, and management.
• Coordinate technical efforts to ensure SATCOM capabilities meet operational, performance, and mission requirements.
• Support the development and fielding of next-generation SATCOM capabilities across geographically distributed facilities.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and other technical stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve technical challenges, and deliver effective SATCOM solutions.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in DoD end-to-end SATCOM systems engineering and architecture design or integration for Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) or SATCOM Gateway or Teleport capabilities
• 4 years of experience in DoD system lifecycle activities such as acquisition, requirements analysis, engineering, design, integration, sustainment, or technical refresh
• 4 years of experience assessing satellite communications system architectures and current hardware limitations, definition and selection of new concepts and approaches, design, development, and implementation
• 4 years of experience leading engineering tasks associated with the development, design, or integration of SATCOM systems comprised of multiple components and subsystems
• 4 years of experience participating in the planning, organizing, and conducting of technical project design and development, testing, fielding and sustainment
• Knowledge of the DoD systems acquisition process and systems engineering requirements for military SATCOM systems such as wideband, narrowband, or protected
• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Satellite Communications, and IP network technologies
• Ability to coordinate and consolidate disparate design efforts for an enterprise SATCOM system optimizing cost, schedule, performance risks, and developing mitigation plans
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or IT field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working at DoD CIO, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service, or Agency level
• Experience developing systems engineering documentation such as CDD, CONOPS, Systems Engineering Plans, Systems Architecture Diagrams, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), or Test Plans, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)
• INCOSE CSEP, ASEP Certification

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

Active Top Secret

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.