SATCOM Systems Engineer: Architecture, Analysis & Ops

Business Integra Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Norfolk is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineering Support professional. This role involves performing technical assessments of SATCOM networks and infrastructure, supporting the design of SATCOM architectures, and conducting link budget analyses. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Telecommunications or Electronics, have extensive SATCOM experience, and familiarity with relevant technologies. This is a full-time position at the mid-senior level offering an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in SATCOM architecture, RF engineering, and link budgets.
• Minimum of 3 years SATCOM experience across various systems.
• Prior work in NATO or multinational military environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments of SATCOM networks and ground infrastructure.
• Support design and definition of SATCOM architectures.
• Conduct link budget analysis, performance modelling, and feasibility studies.

Skills

English proficiency at C1 level

Strong expertise in SATCOM architecture

Minimum 3 years SATCOM experience

Familiarity with SDN, DVB-S2/S2X

Experience in SATCOM operations

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Electronics

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Norfolk is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineering Support professional. This role involves performing technical assessments of SATCOM networks and infrastructure, supporting the design of SATCOM architectures, and conducting link budget analyses. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Telecommunications or Electronics, have extensive SATCOM experience, and familiarity with relevant technologies. This is a full-time position at the mid-senior level offering an engaging work environment.