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MDA SATCOM/Communications Network Engineer

Job Category: satcom
Job Location: Huntsville

Gov Solutions Group | Huntsville, AL 35801


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Pay

$130,000 – $160,000 a year

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Full job description

GovSG is looking for a proven MDA SATCOM/Communications Network Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Networks organization (BCN). The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a detailed understanding of telecommunication systems.

Position is located on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering, technical, and project management expertise to BCN to develop and deploy robust, end-to-end, high availability, test and operational communication networks for the sharing of information across all MDS assets.
  • Perform systems engineering and integration to include Military SATCOM Architecture studies and long haul communications engineering and analysis to include: site selections, site surveys, strategic capability development, site planning, providing on-site construction support, site implementation leadership, communications equipment selection, staging, installation, integration and testing management.
  • Provide technical analysis of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provided designs.
  • Assist the government with overseeing the Prime Contractor on development of the BCN.
  • Develop facility requirements and participate in facility design reviews.
  • Coordinate the installation of facility requirements.
  • Facilitate working groups and technical interchange meetings.
  • Integrate communication system components into a larger system.
  • Draft/brief information/decision papers/briefings and staff coordination packages for senior leadership.
  • Perform assessments of detailed network test data.
  • Travel up to 25%.
  • Other dutes as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in STEM and 12+ years of systems engineering related experience.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with radio frequency (RF) and waveform communications system design.
  • Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
  • Understanding of telecommunication systems test data.
  • Understanding of the requirements review and design review process.
  • Understanding of how requirements are flowed down from system specifications to elements specification
  • Active SECRET Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) desired.
  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) services.
  • Experience with large-scale construction projects a plus.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of total hours worked.

Salary: $130,000- $160,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
  • Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
  • Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
  • Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering
  • The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

GovSG participates in E-Verify.

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