Satellite Communications Engineering Support

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

Satellite Communications Engineering Support

Read the following qualification and responsibility details for the role.

Required Qualifications

• English proficiency at C1 level
• Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent vocational experience)
• Minimum 3 years SATCOM experience across UHF/SHF/HF/EHF systems
• Strong expertise in SATCOM architecture, RF engineering, link budgets, modulation/coding, antenna systems
• Familiarity with SDN, DVB-S2/S2X, MIL-STD-188, and SATCOM cybersecurity
• Experience in SATCOM operations and service management (incident/problem handling)
• Prior work in NATO or multinational military environments preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments of SATCOM networks, terminals, RF systems, and ground infrastructure.
• Support design and definition of SATCOM architectures, including multi‑orbit, MILSATCOM, and COMSATCOM integration.
• Conduct link budget analysis, performance modelling, feasibility studies, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
• Develop system‑level requirements, interface control documents, and configuration baselines.
• Contribute to modelling and simulation activities for future SATCOM capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI‑based resource management, optical links, protected waveforms).
• Prepare engineering reports, technical briefings, and stakeholder documentation.
• Coordinate regularly with ACT, ACO, NCIA, and multinational technical teams.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering – Satellite Communications