Senior Tactical Network & SATCOM Engineer

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking a Senior Network & Communications Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer by architecting and testing communication networks for special operations technology demonstrations.

You will plan and run evaluations of tactical data links, SATCOM, and airborne networks in contested RF environments, ensuring next‑generation communications are proven before field release.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting DoD/SOF communication systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in network architecture, systems integration, and tactical communications.
• Proven ability to operate and configure network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, Keysight).
• Experience with tactical data links (e.g., Link 16) and SATCOM systems across various orbits (e.g., PLEO, LEO, GEO).
• Familiarity with contested RF techniques and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of test and evaluation for advanced communication and network systems.
• Architect, configure, and manage airborne and ground networks for demonstrations and assessments.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for network integration with government program offices.
• Analyze throughput, latency, and reliability in contested RF environments.
• Provide expertise on tactical data links, SATCOM, and advanced networking protocols.
• Manage installation and integration of communications equipment on platforms for test events.
• Develop and present test reports and technical briefings to program leadership.

Skills

DoD Top Secret clearance

10+ years DoD/SOF experience

Network architecture

Systems integration

Tactical data links

SATCOM

Tools

Wireshark

Keysight

Job description

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking a Senior Network & Communications Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer by architecting and testing communication networks for special operations technology demonstrations.

You will plan and run evaluations of tactical data links, SATCOM, and airborne networks in contested RF environments, ensuring next‑generation communications are proven before field release.