Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer – Fully Cleared

Fantom Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation seeks an experienced Systems Engineer with extensive SATCOM and hardware systems design expertise to support the full lifecycle of complex technical systems for government customers.

The role leads requirements development through deployment and sustainment, collaborating with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and third-party vendors while ensuring successful system integration and mission readiness. Travel is required to support field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–20 years of systems engineering experience with complex hardware/software systems.
• Extensive SATCOM and hardware design experience.
• Experience managing the full systems engineering lifecycle for complex programs.
• Experience developing system requirements, engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
• Experience leading vendor coordination and technical reviews.
• Experience developing and executing system test plans and diagnostics.
• Travel up to 10%, including domestic and international.
• Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts through full lifecycle from requirements to deployment and sustainment.
• Develop and manage system requirements, interface documents, and technical specifications.
• Design, develop, and integrate SATCOM and hardware-based systems for mission-critical operations.
• Coordinate with government customers, engineering teams, and vendors to ensure successful integration.
• Lead design reviews, engineering assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop test strategies, plans, validation procedures, and test documentation.
• Coordinate lab and field testing; analyze results and guide troubleshooting.
• Support customer approval processes for testing, certification, and deployment.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities.
• Provide SME guidance on RF systems, infrastructure, and hardware architectures.
• Create technical documentation for contracting (SOWs, SSJs, requirements).
• Facilitate user requirements sessions and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure project success.
• Support contracting efforts and operations/maintenance of deployed systems.

Skills

SATCOM

RF Systems

Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fantom Corporation seeks an experienced Systems Engineer with extensive SATCOM and hardware systems design expertise to support the full lifecycle of complex technical systems for government customers.

The role leads requirements development through deployment and sustainment, collaborating with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and third-party vendors while ensuring successful system integration and mission readiness. Travel is required to support field activities.