Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - Tier III

SES Space & DEFENSE; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a senior SATCOM engineer to lead deployment, integration, sustainment, and troubleshooting of GEO and MEO satellite systems supporting government and defense customers. You will operate as a Tier III technical authority across global SATCOM infrastructure, balancing field work with customer engagement to ensure mission-critical connectivity.

You will perform FAT and acceptance testing, site surveys, and system integrations, while developing documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 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 diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in customer-facing and operational environments
• Experience supporting government, military, or defense communications systems preferred
• 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

Skills

SATCOM engineering

Field engineering

GEO satellite systems

MEO satellite systems

IP networking

Juniper networks

Travel readiness

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SATCOM equipment

Juniper networks

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a senior SATCOM engineer to lead deployment, integration, sustainment, and troubleshooting of GEO and MEO satellite systems supporting government and defense customers. You will operate as a Tier III technical authority across global SATCOM infrastructure, balancing field work with customer engagement to ensure mission-critical connectivity.

You will perform FAT and acceptance testing, site surveys, and system integrations, while developing documentation and