SATCOM Systems Engineer - Training & Simulation

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Information Technologies Services seeks a mission-focused Systems Engineer to support United States Space Command training and simulation efforts, including SATCOM qualification training, courseware development, and simulator integration.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, hands-on SATCOM experience, RF fundamentals, ISD/curriculum development expertise, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering or SATCOM.
• Hands-on experience in one or more SATCOM domains.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SATCOM qualification training by providing engineering input to classroom instruction and mission-based simulator scenarios.
• Developing and reviewing SATCOM-related courseware and training materials requested by USSPACECOM headquarters and squadrons.
• Applying ISD methodologies to develop effective lesson plans and training objectives.
• Providing subject matter expertise in satellite communications across multiple domains.
• Supporting SATCOM simulator operations, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain realistic mission training environments.
• Coordinating technical requirements with stakeholders to align training with real-world needs.
• Enhancing training effectiveness through curriculum reviews, technical assessments, and scenario development.

Skills

SATCOM domain

RF fundamentals

ISD / curriculum design

SATCOM tools

collaboration with government/military

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SATCOM planning tools

Network monitoring systems

Job description

Bowhead Information Technologies Services seeks a mission-focused Systems Engineer to support United States Space Command training and simulation efforts, including SATCOM qualification training, courseware development, and simulator integration.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, hands-on SATCOM experience, RF fundamentals, ISD/curriculum development expertise, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.