Satcom Training Systems Engineer – Mid-Level

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; 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 USSPACECOM training and simulation efforts. This position will support SATCOM qualification training through development and review of instructional materials and mission-based simulator support.

The engineer will collaborate with headquarters and squadrons to create and enhance courseware, integrate simulator capabilities, and ensure effective delivery of training aligned with SATCOM operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in one or more SATCOM domains.
• Proficiency with SATCOM planning tools and network monitoring systems.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, SATCOM waveforms, and link analysis.
• Experience in technical collaboration with government, contractor, and military personnel for training and system integration.
• Familiarity with Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and curriculum development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering input to classroom instruction and mission-based simulator scenarios to support SATCOM qualification training.
• Developing and reviewing SATCOM-related courseware and training materials for 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 and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with real-world operational needs.
• Enhancing training effectiveness through curriculum reviews, technical assessments, and scenario development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF fundamentals

SATCOM waveforms

Link analysis

ISD methodologies

Curriculum development

Government/military collaboration

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 USSPACECOM training and simulation efforts. This position will support SATCOM qualification training through development and review of instructional materials and mission-based simulator support.

The engineer will collaborate with headquarters and squadrons to create and enhance courseware, integrate simulator capabilities, and ensure effective delivery of training aligned with SATCOM operational