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SATCOM Engineers
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
Job Description
A leading player in the defense industry is currently looking for experienced SATCOM Engineers to support advanced technical assessments and system analysis. This pivotal role is part of a highly collaborative team that thrives on innovation and technical excellence.
Position Availability: Subject to project award.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate deep technical assessments, offering innovative insights within and across programs.
- Contribute to the design of robust system architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols.
- Support system performance evaluation including throughput, response time, operational requirements, and system loading.
- Perform rigorous systems engineering evaluations of satellite and terminal designs.
- Participate in the evaluation of business proposals for satellite systems.
- Act as a central communication point, effectively coordinating with diverse organizations, such as the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, and Communications - Tactical (PEO C3T), Army Capabilities Manager (ACM), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), industry vendors, and other Army stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to translate complex technical issues into meaningful, understandable terms for various stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in all aspects of transmission, encompassing modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, and other algorithms/protocols.
- Apply expertise in systems engineering methods to perform SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for both commercial and military systems.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and certification processes.
- Show familiarity with customer/vendor product development, business proposals, marketing interaction, product design, and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
Senior SATCOM Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, testing, or a related field.
- Minimum six (6) years of SATCOM engineering experience. Alternatively, 7 years of relevant experience in SATCOM engineering functions can substitute the degree requirement.
Lead SATCOM Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, testing, or a related field.
- Minimum eight (8) years of SATCOM engineering experience. Alternatively, 7 years of relevant experience in SATCOM engineering functions can substitute the degree requirement.
Note: Active Secret Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Join us to contribute to cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of defense technology.
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Wanitshka
CEO
Meet our CEO, Chris Wanitshka. Hard work and dedication have always been driving forces for Chris. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in sociology from Stetson University. Leveraging his ability to create strategic partnerships and with over a decade of experience, Wanitshka revived two staffing companies, delivering multimillion-dollar growth and building a large book of business as a Business Development Executive. In 2020, he launched X-Force, specializing in executive and high-impact candidates for simulation, aviation, gaming, and high-tech companies.
Outside work, he has a very active lifestyle as an avid snowboarder, mountain bike enthusiast, scuba diver, Muay Thai Martial Artist/former competitive kickboxer, and muscle car aficionado.