Senior Satellite Communications Engineer (TS/SCI)

Noblis, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support national security and intelligence mission‑critical communications.

You will explore research, develop innovations, and analyze satellite systems to enable secure data, voice, or video transmissions across ground stations and platforms. Responsibilities include leading R&D of novel satellite technologies, performing system‑level analyses and link budgets, integrating with defense assets, resolving RF and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years or more of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs.
• Travel up to 10% within US.
• Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications.
• Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints.
• Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records.
• Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software.
• Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end‑users.

Skills

Satellite communications

System analysis

Team collaboration

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

RF/microwave design tools

DoD acquisition processes

Job description

Noblis, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support national security and intelligence mission‑critical communications.

You will explore research, develop innovations, and analyze satellite systems to enable secure data, voice, or video transmissions across ground stations and platforms. Responsibilities include leading R&D of novel satellite technologies, performing system‑level analyses and link budgets, integrating with defense assets, resolving RF and