Senior SATCOM Engineer — Tier III Support (GEO/MEO)

SES Space & Defense; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick and personal leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SES Space & Defense in Virginia is seeking a senior SATCOM engineer to provide Tier III support for GEO/MEO systems across global infrastructure. You’ll work with customers, field teams, and engineering to resolve complex issues and ensure reliable service delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years in SATCOM, strong knowledge of GEO/MEO, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. A DoD security clearance is preferred; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8–10 years of SATCOM engineering, field engineering, or satellite communications operations experience
• Strong knowledge of GEO and MEO satellite communications systems, including operational support, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting fixed and mobile SATCOM systems, antennas, terminals, modems, networking equipment, and associated infrastructure
• Working knowledge of IP networking, routing, and communications technologies; Juniper experience preferred
• Experience conducting system testing, acceptance activities, site surveys, installations, and operational readiness assessments
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of customer operations and system deployments
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; active clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier III technical support for GEO and MEO satellite communications services, supporting escalated operational and customer issues
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT), bench testing, validation, and certification of SATCOM equipment, terminals, and integrated systems
• Support installation, activation, integration, and sustainment of fixed and mobile satellite communications systems in customer environments
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments, providing recommendations for system design, deployment, and operational readiness
• Troubleshoot complex SATCOM, networking, and system integration issues across customer and SES-operated infrastructure
• Support field service activities, including domestic and international travel for installations, repairs, upgrades, and operational support
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, as-built drawings, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guidance
• Deliver customer and internal training on SATCOM systems, operational procedures, and troubleshooting methodologies
• Support warehouse, RMA, asset management, and equipment lifecycle activities to ensure operational readiness of deployed systems
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Engineering, Service Delivery, and customer stakeholders to improve system performance and service reliability

Job description

SES Space & Defense in Virginia is seeking a senior SATCOM engineer to provide Tier III support for GEO/MEO systems across global infrastructure. You’ll work with customers, field teams, and engineering to resolve complex issues and ensure reliable service delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years in SATCOM, strong knowledge of GEO/MEO, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. A DoD security clearance is preferred; U.S. citizenship is required.