Senior SATCOM & RF Networks Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Telecommunications Specialist to serve as the primary SME for SATCOM systems (Ku-band and LEO) and to lead operation and maintenance of multiple Ground Entry Points. You will oversee RF equipment (HF/VHF/UHF) and integration of RF over fiber, ensuring secure, mission-critical communications.

The role requires coordinating IT and information management system administration in deployed environments, developing budgets, and providing resilient

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience with telecommunications, including SATCOM systems, data comms, and emergency capabilities.
• Experience leading system engineering and telecommunication projects; briefing senior leadership on capabilities.
• Ability to manage RF networks, GEPs, and IT/system administration in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for fixed and mobile SATCOM (Ku-band, LEO) systems.
• Lead technicians for operation/maintenance of multiple SATCOM GEPs.
• Oversee RF, HF/VHF/UHF radio systems and network transport gateways.
• Provide contingency/ emergency comms capabilities across environments.
• Forecast telecom budgets for O&M and lifecycle sustainment.

Skills

SATCOM systems

GEP operation

RF maintenance

Emergency communs

System administration

Tools

Radio equipment

GEP hardware

RF over fiber

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Telecommunications Specialist to serve as the primary SME for SATCOM systems (Ku-band and LEO) and to lead operation and maintenance of multiple Ground Entry Points. You will oversee RF equipment (HF/VHF/UHF) and integration of RF over fiber, ensuring secure, mission-critical communications.

The role requires coordinating IT and information management system administration in deployed environments, developing budgets, and providing resilient