SATCOM Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton

Chantilly, VA, United States$146,000 - $234,000Full-timePosted 2mo ago

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Responsibilities

As a SATCOM hardware specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment.

You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications systems and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources.

You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense.  You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA.

Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered

10 years or more experience in the design, use or production of SATCOM hardware systems and/or their associated launch vehicles and ground-based communications infrastructure

Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation

Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C)

Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems

Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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